Development Director

WHO WE ARE

Fueled by passion and urgency, the National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.

• Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust
• Collaboration-Work as a team
• Communication- Empower with information
• Community-Build stronger community
• Compassion- Lead with care and respect
• Impact-Focus on the mission

Your Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion                                

WHO YOU ARE 

You are a dynamic and results- driven Development Director well versed in leading fundraising initiatives for similar sized nonprofit organizations. You are skilled at building and executing comprehensive development strategies and serving as an ambassador for influential organizations. You have a proven success record working with both authority and influence to manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships to drive growth and achieve defined revenue goals. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Come join us as a Development Director with responsibility for the South Central/Gulf Coast (Greater Houston, Austin/San Antonio) area with specific focus on Walk and Distinguished Events. This position is a front-line fundraiser and ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation and will speak knowledgeably and persuasively about the mission of the organization and the variety of ways to engage.

The Development Director will raise annual funds by recruiting and managing executive leadership volunteers and committees, raising awareness, establishing and securing corporate partnerships and implementing fundraising and mission-related events to achieve revenue goals. A successful candidate will manage and steward a diverse portfolio of corporate, and individual, and foundation relationships and drive significant revenue growth to achieve our mission objectives.

The ideal candidate must have proven success in front-line fundraising and relationship management. Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position. Must have ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a collaborative team environment. 

• Supervise planning, execution, budgeting, and evaluation of assigned events
• Manage a fundraising portfolio for (local) Kidney Walks, Distinguished Social/Special Events, including the Houston Golf Classic
• Creating and executing fundraising strategies, work to grow additional revenue for the NKF
• Serve as a member of the development team influencing and driving relationships and best practices to accomplish market and region financial goals
• Accountable to develop and steward a portfolio of relationships to provide funding for our mission (sponsorship, campaigns, event teams, grants, donations, and other partnerships)
• Ensure accurate revenue projections and provide financial analysis
• Oversee stewardship activities; ensure a high-touch response to partners and donors
• Work with high level volunteers to provide local leadership, resources, and partnerships
• Drive donor centric corporate, individual and foundation partnerships to support financial goals of market events, programs and prioritized initiatives
• Make presentations to businesses, organizations and community groups to secure sponsorship, recruit teams and committee volunteers and manage accounts on a year-round basis
• Deliver high customer service to all constituents
• Ensure compliance with NKF policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration and stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL POSSESS

• 7+ years demonstrated leadership with focus on peer-to-peer fundraising, recruitment and management of volunteers, relationship-building, networking, budget management, and volunteer mobilization.
• Proven track record of multi-functional fundraising experience: special events, multiple walk events, corporate engagement and campaigns.
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity employer-vets/disabled.  NKF is a merit-based employer.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.