National Director of Philanthropy
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, General Management -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
National Kidney Foundation provided pay range
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Base pay range$95,000.00/yr - $/yr
WHO WE AREFueled by passion and urgency, the National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.
WHAT WE BELIEVE INNKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.
• Accountability
- Earn and Keep Trust
• Collaboration-Work as a team
• Communication
- Empower with information
• Compassion
- Lead with care and respect
• Impact-Focus on the mission
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WHAT YOU’LL DOThe National Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts) drives and implements the national major giving strategy, with the goal of successfully integrating national giving opportunities with local events, priorities and goals in partnership with Regional Directors of Donor Advising and Regional Vice Presidents. The Director is responsible for ensuring that major gift revenue targets are met locally and nationally. This is an exciting opportunity to work with staff across the organization to shape and grow NKF’s major gift program from the ground up.
As a bridge between the HQ and the field, the Director will collaborate with members throughout the organization to share subject matter expertise and demonstrate the case for supporting NKF in alignment with strategic goals.
Specifically, you will:
- Serve as coach and subject matter expert for the major gifts team; providing qualified prospects as identified including wealth screening and other research.
- Collaborate with Regional Vice Presidents on major gifts pipeline
- Provide major gifts collateral to field staff on a regular basis to support their conversations and ongoing outreach.
- Support major gifts team and RVPs in annual budget planning process
- Provide regular reporting and updates to VP of RD on overall major gifts progress and successes
- Develop national major gifts stewardship program and support Regional Directors of Donor Advising and other field staff/leadership in execution.
- Provide strategic oversight and resource development to support local growth, cultivation and stewardship of NKF giving societies including Hero Circle, Recurring Giving, Professionals’ Giving Society and more.
- Execute on national board give/get initiative.
- Support the NKF CEO with portfolio development and personal outreach. Act as liaison between CEO and major gifts team to ensure adequate inclusion in regional donor development strategy where appropriate.
- This role will lead NKF’s ultra-high net worth donor strategy, including the development and day-to-day management of the Philanthropy Council in partnership with NKF CEO, SVP Field Development and Community Impact.
- Other projects as assigned
Accountability
-Establishes organizational accountability, driving performance across all levels.
Change Leadership
-Delivers or leads large-scale organizational change, setting the direction and guiding teams within the organization through transformations.
Collaboration
-Leads collaborative efforts across the organization, bi-directionally, ensuring that departments work together to achieve strategic objectives. Actively builds partnerships with external stakeholders to advance mission.
Cultural Humility
-Promotes cultural humility across departments, ensuring that programs, policies, and services reflect a deep understanding of and respect for cultural diversity.
Data-Driven Decision Making & Results Orientation
-Leverages accurate, comprehensive data analytics to guide strategic planning and decision-making. Sets high-impact targets and ensures the organization delivers on strategic commitments.
Financial Acumen
-Leads strategic financial planning, driving revenue diversification and long-term sustainability.
Operational Excellence
-Leads or delivers on large-scale operational…
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