Feb 20th, 2024
Epilepsy Foundation
Chief Development Officer
( Maryland | Remote )
About the Organization
About the Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation works to enhance quality of life for Americans living with epilepsy. Since 1968, the organization and its network of supporters have promoted awareness, advocated for laws, funded epilepsy research, and delivered personalized services to individuals and families. The staff and board of the Epilepsy Foundation are united in their shared vision of creating a “Seizure Safe Nation.”
The Epilepsy Foundation is one of the largest and longest-serving nonprofits working in this field. Despite the prevalence of this condition—10% of Americans will experience a seizure in their lifetimes, and 1-2% will develop epilepsy—stigmas, diminished opportunities in life, and limited research can make it challenging for those living with epilepsy and their loved ones. The Epilepsy Foundation’s work is more important than ever.
Job Description
Position reports to: President and CEO
Position salary range: $190,000-$210,000
About the Opportunity
The Epilepsy Foundation seeks an experienced, strategic development leader to oversee the organization’s continued fundraising growth and success. Overseeing a team of eleven fundraising professionals, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be a key member of the organization’s Core Team and a thought partner to a visionary CEO.
This position carries tremendous opportunity. The incoming CDO will assume leadership at a critical moment in the Epilepsy Foundation’s history. They will build on the momentum and strategic alignment resulting from a soon-to-be-adopted strategic plan and enter with a clear roadmap for success with the soon-to-be-approved development plan.
The CDO will be a strategic, dynamic fund-development leader with a deep understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and tactics at national organizations. They will be highly collaborative and a strong motivator who will promote a culture of philanthropy among the board, volunteers, and staff. In addition, they will bring a keen understanding of management, team dynamics, and accountability to lead a high-performing development staff to continued excellence.
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in related field
•Ten or more years of experience in development with progressive roles
•Keen ability to implement and grow a national development program
•Knowledge of and experience with fundraising, affiliate models, and national organizations
•Ability to travel 30-40%
Desired Qualifications:
•Leadership experience in national health, healthcare, or human services organizations
•Understanding of, or desire to learn about, epilepsy and its impact on individuals and families
Application Process
Benefactor Group is pleased to be assisting the Epilepsy Foundation with this executive search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All applications are considered highly confidential. To be considered for this position, please send a resume and formal cover letter in pdf format to:
Benefactor Group Recruitment Team
HR@benefactorgroup.com
http://www.benefactorgroup.com
To learn more about the Epilepsy Foundation, please visit https://www.epilepsy.com/
Please do not contact Epilepsy Foundation staff or board with questions or interest in the role. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Benefactor Group.Contact email for applicants HR@benefactorgroup.com