Chapter Engagement Manager (Multiple Positions)

About the Foundation: The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc. has one clear objective: accelerating scientific advances for the treatments and cures of genetic diseases of the retina. These diseases, which affect more than 10 million Americans and millions more throughout the world, often lead to severe vision loss or complete blindness.

Working with preeminent scientists, the Foundation has funded breakthroughs in gene therapy, stem cells and bionic retinas. Over the past four decades, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has raised more than $915 million to fund research studies in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Position Overview: The Chapter Engagement Manager is accountable for the revenue, volunteer management, and planned activities for their 3 or 4 assigned chapters that encourage, promote, and achieve successful volunteer engagement, community relations, and ambitious revenue goals. This is not a social media or marketing manager position. This community manager is the “face” of our organization, the first point-of-contact for our chapter constituents within their home territory. They forge strong relationships, raise funds, provide information about local resources, and share scientific advancements that assist individuals through their personal journey.

The Foundation chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our chapters focus on three key areas: education, resources, and revenue.

Multiple openings!! see Position Specifics below.

Position Specifics:Home-based, must reside in a defined territory below (relocation not provided)-Texas Territory: San Antonio, Dallas, or Austin-Gulf Coast –New Orleans, Houston, Mississippi-Central Midwest Territory: Ft Wayne, Cincinnati, Indianapolis-Mid-Atlantic Territory: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, BaltimoreAnnual Incentive Bonus Eligible: 5%Monthly Technology Stipend ProvidedFull-time, Flexible schedule with some evening and weekends requiredReporting to Regional Director; No direct reports25% travel

Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:Develop, nurture, support and grow 3-4 volunteer chapters whose primary objectives are raising money through special events, sponsorship partnerships, and individual giving programs, outreach, and education for chapter membershipDevelop a portfolio of significant relationships and corporate partnerships in the chapter communities, (i.e., low vision specialists, local businesses, city officials) representing the Foundation as an on-the-ground ambassador; identify and cultivate new sources of supportManages volunteer and donor retention, recognition, and pipeline development, with a focus on high impact relationships and key volunteer leadership rolesRecruit, train and engage a strong slate of volunteer leaders for chapters, walks, special events for all chapters within territoryFacilitate accessible chapter activities in person and video conference that increase chapter engagementIncrease the effectiveness of chapters and chapter leadership in recruiting and retaining members, generating Foundation revenue, and developing on-going opportunities and activities for volunteersCollaborate with VisionWalk and Event teams to create and implement strategic plans ensuring events meet their budgeted goals, with a target to increase year-over-year revenueEstablish meaningful and trusted relationships with functions across the organization; collaborate with peers to support events, coordinate resources, maximize the donor experience, achieve market fundraising goals, and increase overall engagement with the FoundationSupport Regional Directors in the roll out, training, and adherence of new and existing practices, as well as recruiting and acclimation of new staff membersActively utilize donor database to capture donor information, identify (re)engagement opportunities, capacity for philanthropic giving, and for miscellaneous reporting.Identify uniqueness of each chapter and provide guidance and support to capitalize on opportunities and manage challenges to ensure maximum successManages the storage unit for all community collateral.Learn the science to effectively communicate this information; share information, insights, and organizational impact

ESSENTIAL Qualifications:Must have 3+ years applied work experience with demonstrated success in fundraising and collaborating with volunteers and building volunteer groups, networks, or chapters of a non-profit organization. Proven track record in fundraising essential.Strong fiscal management skills, including budget preparation, planning, analysis, decision making, and reporting.Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and of varying physical and cognitive proficienciesProficiency with Microsoft Office products and databases such as Salesforce, Virtuous, Raisers Edge or similar; contact, activity tracking and other reports.Ability to travelMust be able to work flexible week, including evenings and weekendsHighly organized, detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyEnthusiastic, takes initiative, and has strong follow-up skillsValid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to FFB insurance carrierMust be fully vaccinated for COVID; requires documentation of vaccinations

TO APPLY: DO NOT APPLY VIA LINKEDINFor consideration please go to the Foundation Fighting Blindness website and follow application instructions for the Chapter Engagment positions. Please include specific territory you are applying for in the subject line of your application email.