JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

The Development Manager role is a great opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with the Executive Director and local leadership, regional teams and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter. 

The Development Manager will manage, evaluate, and expand campaigns that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grow the Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter’s revenue through increased corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. He or she will organize and coordinate appropriate committees with volunteers to expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs.  

Other responsibilities include:

• Serves as point person for assigned JDRF fundraising programs, including One Walk and Gala, providing year-round, strategic and tactical planning and execution.
• Responsible for event and major gift revenue generation.
• Works with staff leadership to formulate short and long term plans for event and market growth and sustainability.
• Understands and works with all event related online tools.
• Identifies and builds revenue-oriented relationships within community, corporate and individual/family constituent groups.
• Works closely with Outreach staff and volunteers to help build and strengthen pipelines.
• Identify, recruit, cultivate and steward volunteer leadership committee members for development opportunities.
• Develop assigned event budgets and timelines.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Represents the best interests, professionalism and integrity of JDRF in all activities and relationships through a unified message of JDRF’s mission and a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

• Three to Five years of fundraising experience.
• CFRE a plus.
• Knowledge of fundraising and non-event fundraising activities is a must.
• Candidate must be a self-starter.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.