Development Manager

Company: National Kidney Foundation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 15, 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.
      
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