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Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research http://www.stopsarcoidosis.org
Position: Executive Director
Email: debbie@stopsarcoidosis.org
FSR National Heaquarters
122 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603Map thisBased in Chicago, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care for patients and to finding a cure for sarcoidosis. %newline% %newline%Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is a potentially fatal inflammatory disease that can appear in...
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Name: Debbie DurrerPosition: Executive Director
Email: debbie@stopsarcoidosis.org
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Auction Items to Benefit K.I.S.S. Chicago Each February, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research hosts a nationwide education and awareness campaign, Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis® (K.I.S.S.). The campaign reaches millions through a combination of education events, print articles, Public Service Announcements and widely broadcast health reports.
In 2009, the week will culminate at a gala themed fundraising event, held in Chicago on February 7th. Items are needed for the silent auction.
Development DirectorThe Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is seeking a dynamic individual to guide all fundraising activities. As a small organization, it is important that candidate be able to handle both high level donor interactions as well as back-office tasks of the position.
Key Responsibilities
*Manages Foundation fundraising events and acts as staff liaison for volunteer committees to help establish fundraising goals and budgets for events.
*Assists in development of annual plan for cultivation, solicitation and recognition activities for donors including schedule of appeals, projected revenue and expense.
*Manages online giving program and development pages on the FSR website.
*Performs online and database searches to identify and qualify corporate and individual donor prospects.
*Works collaboratively with Program Manager to research and draft grant proposals to secure funding for Foundation programs.
*Creates and maintains a grant calendar and maintains media lists.
*Drafts donor letters and other marketing materials to include pitch letters and news releases.
*When needed, assists in account administration duties such as bank deposits, billing and activity reports. Verifies accuracy of invoices and accounting codes for accounts payable.
*Ensures FSR policies for handling of financial transactions (credit card processing) are followed.
*Oversees donor database and data entry process.
*Assists the Executive Director on all development projects and fundraising events.
Qualifications
*Experience in fundraising and track record of successful gift solicitation.
*Demonstrated ability to work with Boards, councils, donors and volunteers.
*Proven ability to manage projects from start to completion.
*Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written skills sufficient to play an active, hands-on role in fundraising.
*Flexibility & composure/Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task.
*Ability to work well in teams and alone.
*Skilled at Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Raiser�s Edge knowledge a must.
*Willing to travel.
Competitive salary with potential for an annual performance based bonus. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to FSR, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60603. Fax: 312-322-9808/Email info@stopsarcoidosis.org.
