What are the responsibilities and job description for the Columbus Market Director position at CancerFree KIDS?
Job Summary
The CancerFree KIDS Columbus Market Director will lead the organization’s efforts to establish, grow, and maintain a strong presence in the Columbus, Ohio region. This dynamic and strategic leader will serve as the face of CancerFree KIDS in the market, building meaningful relationships, engaging donors and sponsors, and leading local fundraising initiatives. A key priority will be fostering a strong partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to support their groundbreaking work in pediatric cancer care and research.
The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, be highly self-motivated, and thrive in a role requiring independence and resourcefulness. With a passion for the mission, the Columbus Market Director will have a proven track record of nonprofit fundraising success and the ability to build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
What You Will Do
By joining CancerFree KIDS as the Columbus Market Director, you will help engage and unite our community of families, donors, researchers, and volunteers who are determined to make a difference. You will :
Market Leadership and Strategy
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Columbus Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic plan to grow CancerFree KIDS’ presence in the Columbus market, aligned with organizational goals.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, donors, and the childhood cancer community.
- Serve as the face of the market for CancerFree KIDS, advocating for the mission and increasing awareness and visibility across the community.
Fundraising and Revenue Generation
Community Engagement
Board Management
Operational Management
What You Will Bring
Education : Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification in nonprofit management, fundraising, or a related field is preferred.
Experience :
Skills :
o utilizing Office 365 and highly functional in excel, word, outlook, teams
o general skills in working in a donor database, pulling reports on demand
o exposure to Canva, GiveSmart, DonorDrive and Donor Perfect is a plus
Personal Attributes :
Travel & Background Check
Candidate must be located in the Columbus, OH metro area.
Compensation and Benefits :
o 401(K) with employer matching program
o Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, injury and pet insurance
o 20 days of PTO & paid holidays including
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving & Friday After
Week of Christmas
o Remote Office Location with anticipated travel outside the market 2-4 times a month.
o Membership at CoHatch (dependent upon scholarship availability)
About CancerFree KIDS
Who We Are
An idea, a theory, a what if. This is where all breakthroughs begin. For childhood cancer research, these are the sparks— the potentially transformative innovations— and we are the catalyst. By funding early- stage research that might otherwise go unfunded, CancerFree KIDS gives bold ideas the opportunity to revolutionize the way we treat childhood cancer.
We understand the complexities of research funding and the barriers that can limit meaningful progress, so we exist to accelerate what's possible. As a member of our team, you will have a direct impact on researchers and the groundbreaking ideas that propel us toward our ultimate goal : a future where childhood cancer is no longer a life- threatening disease.
What We Do
When it comes to revolutionizing the way we treat childhood cancer, early- stage research is vital : the promising starting point for new and innovative ideas. But childhood cancer research, and especially early stage research, often lacks the critical funding it needs to even begin. As a result, many children with cancer are forced to use treatments that aren't designed for them, leading to other serious and chronic illnesses. We give researchers the opportunity to prove their concept and secure crucial additional funding, driving new publications, new patents, new clinical trials and even new companies focused on gentler and more effective treatments designed specifically for children with cancer.
To date, we have funded $10.85 million dollars across 240 research projects. But our impact is exponentially larger than that. With our initial funding, the most promising of these ideas were awarded over $114 million dollars in subsequent funding and fueling progress and steps to innovative therapies. We are proud of the way our investment has transformed into meaningful and measurable progress and are excited to continue to expand our impact as we fund new ideas and accelerate their life-changing potential.
