[Hiring] Director of Development @Emily's Entourage

Role Description

EE is seeking a Director of Development (DOD) to lead its fundraising efforts and grow philanthropy, which currently generates approximately $3 million annually. Reporting to the co-founders, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff and Liza Kramer, the DOD will play a vital and impactful role in elevating philanthropy at EE to speed CF research and therapeutic development for the final 10%.

• Responsible for executing EE’s overall fundraising strategy.
• Incrementally grow revenue through a diversified revenue stream of philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and events.
• Deepen relationships with existing donors while expanding the organization’s reach.
• Partner with EE leadership to support engagement of their own portfolios and networks.
• Manage own portfolio of donors.
• Play a key role in the strategic and logistical oversight of events at EE.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract new donors, sponsors, and guests.
• Directly manage the Development Assistant and ensure best practices, systems, and processes are in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of professional fundraising experience at a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Demonstrated track record of success in increasing philanthropic efforts.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and development best practices.
• Experience in individual giving with a track record of securing gifts from donors at various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong listening skills and ability to inspire and organize people.
• Collaborative approach to working with individuals and teams.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in commonly used technology systems and tools.
• Creative and resourceful self-starter with a “get it done” attitude.
• Inspired by the mission, vision, and values of EE.

Requirements

• Serve as the development lead, building, executing, and managing a long-term fundraising strategy.
• Implement and execute an annual and multi-year fundraising plan.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Oversee grant activities, including prospecting, proposal development, submission, and reporting.
• Supervise development staff and manage development operations.
• Travel in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 to $145,000, commensurate with experience, competencies, and skillset.
• Competitive benefits offered.

Company Description

Emily’s Entourage (EE) is an innovative 501(c)(3) that speeds lifesaving research for new treatments and a cure for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies.

• EE has awarded millions of dollars in research grants since 2011.
• Launched a clinical-stage CF gene therapy company.
• Developed a patient database and clinical trial matchmaking program.
• Led worldwide efforts to drive high-impact research and drug development.
• Featured in major publications such as the New York Times, CNN, and People.