Chapter Engagement Manager -Pacific NW

About the organization: The Foundation Fighting Blindness has one clear objective: accelerating research finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases. 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 five decades, the Foundation has raised more than $891 million to fund research studies in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

About the position: This is a full-time remote role for a Chapter Engagement Manager in our Pacific Northwest Region. This role is responsible for developing and supporting a chapter environment that engages volunteer leadership and encourages, promotes, and achieves successful engagement, fundraising, and community relations.

• Home-based, must reside in Portland, Seattle, or San Francisco; Relocation not provided.
• Budgeted Starting Salary Range: $68k-$80k
• The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.
• Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible
• Monthly Technology Stipend Provided
• Full-time, Flexible schedule with some evening and weekends required.
• Reporting to Chapter Engagement Director; No direct reports
• 20% travel

Primary Responsibilities include: The following are representative of the tasks/responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list

• Develop and implement collaborative plans that will grow participation for chapters with focus on three core priorities: increasing engagement, identifying revenue opportunities, and connecting individuals to resources.
• Prepare chapter budgets, forecasts, and project plans that support the Foundation’s annual goals and 5-year strategic plan.
• Develop a portfolio of significant relationships and partnerships in the communities, (i.e.: low vision specialists, local businesses, city officials) representing the Foundation as an on-the-ground ambassador.
• Collaborate with peers across the organization to maximize the donor experience, achieve market fundraising goals, support events, increase chapter engagement, and to coordinate resources.
• Partner with volunteer chapter leadership for on-going opportunities and activities for volunteer engagement in the region.
• Facilitate chapter activities (i.e., science and resources presentation) and coordinate in-person and virtual volunteer leadership meetings.
• Provide proactive partnerships with volunteer leadership and chapter members, encouraging volunteer-run gatherings or other chapter community opportunities that will help find new individuals and organizations that will grow the chapter base in the region and increase revenue.
• Actively utilize the database containing donor records and historical gift and family information to add new members, capture new donor/member information regarding interests, relationships, life events, and capacity for philanthropic giving; and to reengage lapsed donors.
• Learn the science to present proposals to donors, and following research updates.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years’ experience in non-profit organizations or association management, with a demonstrated ability to recruit and develop volunteers and chapter leaders and manage multiple relationships effectively.
• Ability to work remotely with a high degree of independence and accountability, and to manage and prioritize a workload while maintaining a high-level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and of varying physical and cognitive abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully communicate chapter program and broader Foundation program and science information.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations and training materials to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, motivate, and lead individuals through processes.
• Proven ability to resolve conflict collaboratively through effective communication skills, such as active listening and assertive speaking.
• Experience in implementing fundraising campaigns and events, digital fundraising, and database management
• Enthusiastic, proactive with strong follow-up skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and databases such as Salesforce, Virtuous, Raisers Edge or similar; contact, activity tracking and other reports.
• Ability to work flexible work week; willingness and ability to travel for meetings or conferences.
• A valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable by insurance carrier
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID; requires documentation of vaccinations.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.

Foundation Fighting Blindness