Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives.  We also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team 

Position Summary: 

The Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement (Special Events) is responsible for successfully implementing our signature gala, Imagine The Cure, as well as other smaller events throughout the year. They are responsible for meeting or exceeding event fundraising goals, and working in partnership with Foundation leaders, community volunteers and committees to drive strategic growth and success in event fundraising campaigns. This individual will develop and execute fundraising strategies and identify, recruit, train, and partner with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills and to help maximize their engagement to advance the mission of the Foundation.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days/week in the office and 3 days remote work.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Implement Foundation fundraising best practices and recruit and manage high-level volunteers, volunteer committees, strategic initiatives, revenue generating activities and event day logistics that result in meeting or exceeding revenue goals. 
• Build a compelling event strategy with a vision for growth, and collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it.
• Identify and cultivate individuals, corporate, healthcare and community partners who will maximize growth and revenue impact.
• Develop impactful relationships within the patient, healthcare, and corporate community, empowering them to tell their stories to impact revenue growth and engagement.
• Manage and execute logistics to provide an inspirational day-of event experience for corporate partners, patients, and supporters. 
• Be knowledgeable about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and the Foundation’s strategic plan, operations, and mission. 
• Other duties as required. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4 years of relevant experience in not-for-profit fundraising. 
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience including events.  
• Knowledgeable in corporate giving, donor cultivation, recognition, records and acknowledgement. 
• Proven track record in sophisticated volunteer management/development of committees, and working with high-level corporate donors.
• Familiarity with major gifts and Moves Management. 
• Proven skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and utilization of data to drive results.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably managing a team. 
• Exceptional written/oral presentation and communication skills. 
• Creative thinker/problem solver. 
• Self-motivated, results oriented leader with strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to manage a budget. 
• Skillful in balancing multiple and competing priorities.
• Proven capability of working with a variety of personality and leadership styles in a matrixed organization, and externally with volunteers and partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Donor Direct, and OneCause a plus. 
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Ability to travel locally in Los Angeles/Orange County up to 25%.