Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Job overview
The Executive Director leads the chapter to advance the Foundation's mission by managing staff, volunteers, and fundraising efforts to support research and patient services for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Responsibilities and impact
The Executive Director manages volunteer engagement, fundraising including major gifts and events, communications to raise awareness, team leadership, and chapter administration including financial oversight to drive revenue growth and mission impact.
Experience and skills
Requires 5-7 years of nonprofit fundraising or executive leadership experience, proven success in major gift fundraising, volunteer recruitment, strategic thinking, communication skills, and experience in healthcare-related communications.
Work environment and culture
The Foundation values compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion, fostering a high-performing and respectful team environment.
Company information
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a nonprofit focused on curing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, education, support, and advocacy.
Team overview
The Executive Director leads chapter staff and collaborates with volunteer leaders to achieve fundraising and mission goals.
Job location and travel
Hybrid role based in Needham Heights, MA with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.
Unique job features
The role involves significant community engagement, leadership in a mission-driven nonprofit, and hybrid work flexibility.
Company overview
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life for those affected by these inflammatory bowel diseases. They make money through donations, fundraising events, grants, and corporate partnerships. Founded in 1967 by Irwin M. Rosenthal, William D. Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, the Foundation has been instrumental in funding research, providing patient education, and advocating for public policies that benefit the IBD community.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize executive leadership and not-for-profit fundraising experience, highlighting your ability to manage teams, cultivate major gifts, and drive revenue growth aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
Focus on showcasing skills in volunteer engagement, strategic partnership building, and successful fundraising campaigns including individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation corporate career site, LinkedIn, and reputable nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current chapter leaders, volunteer coordinators, or fundraising staff at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Foundation events or expressing admiration for their community impact efforts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising,' 'volunteer engagement,' 'major gifts,' 'team leadership,' 'strategic thinking,' and 'non-profit management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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