Program Director

Job Posting Title

Program Director

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Fueled 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 IN

NKF'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
• Community-Build stronger community
• Compassion
  - Lead with care and respect
• Impact-Focus on the mission

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of health programs and interventions that align with NKF's mission and strategic goals. Support implementation of health projects and programs in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring staffing, budgeting, and technical needs are met. Develop program plans, delivery and training materials, resources, and communication tools to support effective program execution. Maintain close relationships with local practitioners and program participants to inform program design, learning, and continuous improvement.

Demonstrate strong project management skills, including developing and managing budgets, overseeing logistics, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local and national health and community stakeholders, including healthcare systems, governments, NGOs, and universities
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential health program implementation partners to fill service or program gaps and bring interventions to scale
• Manage the full partner engagement lifecycle, including agreement execution and partner performance management
• Identify potential community organizations that should be part of NKF's local network
• Represent NKF at industry events, coalitions, and sector platforms to strengthen NKF's visibility and influence in the community and public health space
• Partner with the Executive Director, National Programs, and Development teams to grow and diversify financial resources for the local program portfolio
• Lead prospecting and proposal development for new programs and initiatives
• Identify potential industry and non-industry funding opportunities, including new and innovative funding models
• Keep the Executive Director and Development team member informed on program priorities, progress, and funding needs
• Proven ability in grant proposal writing and securing grant funding opportunities through new and existing grants
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to diverse audiences (e.g., stakeholders, patients, donors, community members).
• Develop and execute an internal and external communications plan to highlight local program outcomes and impact
• Collaborate with NKF's Branding and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and visibility
• Represent NKF as a subject matter expert and thought leader at conferences, community forums, and health sector meetings

WHAT YOU'LL POSSESS

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in health-related program delivery, public health initiatives, nonprofit or community engagement; or equivalent experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health programs;
  Master's degree preferred
• Proven experience in partnership development and relationship management with healthcare or public health organizations
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing budgets, events, and deadlines independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail
• Experience with volunteer recruitment and management, preferably with healthcare or community-based professionals to ensure focus on the groups at highest risk for kidney disease
• Strong analytical skills; experience using data and basic statistical analysis to inform decision-making
• Proficiency with multiple software platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Salesforce, Canva and Smartsheet
• Superior organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt when challenges arise
• Deep understanding of U.S. health systems, nonprofit and community health ecosystems, and funding streams preferred
• Experience working within or alongside mid-size to large nonprofit organizations or NGOs preferred
• Experience developing strategic communications, advocacy, or thought leadership initiatives within the healthcare or public health sector

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability:
  Takes ownership of actions, decisions and results, ensuring high standards of performance and transparency
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborates effectively with peers and stakeholders, contributing to shared team goals.…