Development Manager
Company: National Kidney Foundation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 1, 2025
Job Description:
National Kidney Foundation
WHO WE AREFueled by passion and urgency, 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 INNKF'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 missionYour Voice
Matters:
https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusionWHAT YOU'LL
DOThe National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Development Manager will
fundraise, develop, and steward corporate and individual
relationships in the Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas markets with an
emphasis in the St. Louis metro area and Columbia, MO. This
individual will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio
engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue,
including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special
events, and individual giving. A successful candidate will manage
and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships,
and work as a team player to drive growth to achieve our mission
and revenue goals. This position is accountable for significant
revenue targets.The ideal candidate must have proven success in
fundraising and/or sales 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 team environment.
- Supervise, plan, execute, budget, and evaluate assigned
events.
- Work closely with the Sr. Development Director and Sr.
Development Manager to strengthen the Kidney Walk program by
increasing revenue and attendance.
- Increase recruitment of new teams and participants, retention
of past teams and participants, and overall team revenue.
- Identify, solicit, and manage event sponsors and
supporters.
- Oversee all logistical requirements for pre and post events and
onsite execution.
- Work closely with Sr. Development Director to ensure that
strong committee structures are in place. Attend Committee and
Captain meetings regularly and consistently.
- Secure in-kind donations to reduce costs and increase community
involvement and engagement at various events.
- Help execute and administer grant writing.
- Manage online fundraising website to promote events, support
individual fundraising, and generate reports. Maintain accurate and
thorough records of all activities.
- Recruit and cultivate fundraising volunteers and maintain
fundraising volunteer database.
- Maintain event budgets, financial reports and records.
- Assist in annual fundraising campaign proposal asks.
- Develop innovative methods for the area to maximize its net
income, including additional sponsorship opportunities.
- Meet income goals for events and special initiatives.
- Will require some travel to community events in Missouri and
Arkansas
- Create and execute 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.
- Work with high level volunteers to provide local leadership,
resources, and partnerships.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of non-profit fundraising
experience. Sales experience preferred.
- Proven record of success in account management and developing
corporate partnerships that result in exceeding revenue targets,
preferred.
- Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts.
- Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing
circumstances and priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and
interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in computer-based information systems.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends.COMPETENCIES
- Accountability: Takes ownership of actions, decisions and
results, ensuring high standards of performance and
transparency.
- Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with peers and
stakeholders, contributing to shared team goals. Demonstrates
openness to feedback and is willing to work across teams to achieve
NKF's mission.
- Cultural Humility: Fosters a team environment that values
humility, continuous learning, and respect for diverse cultures.
Ensures team members are equipped to interact with individuals from
varied backgrounds with sensitivity.
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Results Orientation: Analyzes
team and project data to drive performance and improve outcomes.
Drives team performance, ensuring alignment with NKF's strategic
objectives.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for All (DEI 4A): Leads teams
to create an inclusive environment that promotes diversity, equity,
and inclusion in all areas of the workplace experience. Ensures
that the team's programs and services provide equitable
opportunities for all.
- Financial Acumen: Oversees budgets and identifies funding
opportunities to align with revenue goals.
- Operational Excellence: Implements process improvements across
teams, driving productivity gains.
- Patient and Community-Centered Focus: Leads teams and executes
on implementation of programs and initiatives that address the
needs of underserved populations. Ensures that patient, donor, and
caregiver needs are central to all decision-making processes, while
fostering team accountability for community-focused outcomes.
- Resource Stewardship: Manages resources responsibly, balancing
cost, quality, and sustainability to maximize impact.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Supports NKF's mission by coordinating
the efforts of volunteers, partners, and stakeholders. Engages in
project management activities to ensure smooth execution of
initiatives and builds relationships that strengthen NKF's impact
in the community.WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL
INFORMATIONMust have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness
while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and
professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be
used daily. Maintain effectiveness under pressure. Competency in
use of a telephone, computer, photocopier, and other standard
office equipment. Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing
up to 25 lbs. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Available for overnight business travel. Must have a valid driver's
license and reliable transportation.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAt
the National Kidney Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal
opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we
serve as it relates to kidney health and kidney disease prevention.
It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment
opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or
disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual
orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status,
or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state,
and federal fair employment laws.The Equal Employment Opportunity
policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF including, but
not limited to: recruitment, hiring, promotion, training,
compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline.
Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the
shared responsibility of the management of NKF.DISCLAIMERThe 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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The National Kidney Foundation
does not accept resumes from third-party recruitment/search firms.
Please do not forward resumes to NKF employees, company locations,
or email addresses. NKF is not responsible for any fees related to
resumes not solicited by NKF Recruiting.
Compensation details: 50000-50000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: National Kidney Foundation, St. Louis , Development Manager, Executive , Saint Louis, Missouri
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