Executive Director

Executive Director – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non‑profit, volunteer‑fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public.

In addition, we lead federal and state‑based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.

The Executive Director is a front‑line fundraising professional, primarily responsible for all individual and foundation gifts, as well as responsible for the professional leadership and staff management of the chapter. The ED is responsible for individual and foundation gifts as well as event fundraising and other revenue and will cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in the community.

The Executive Director travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serve as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Executive Director reports to the Regional Executive Director, and will work closely with regional staff and leadership to ensure alignment of strategies and support collective fundraising goals across the entire region. This role is hybrid: 2 days/week in the Chapter office in Houston, TX and 3 days/week remote.

• Build and execute a compelling vision for the chapter and collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it, ultimately driving revenue growth for the Foundation.
• Work with leadership volunteers to identify, recruit and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Advise and support chapter volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.
• Serve as a key leader in your market area, building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents.

• Identify local major gift prospects and collaborate with the national major gift team in securing individual and foundation major gifts.
• Collaborate, cultivate, identify, and recruit major revenue partners to maximize impact on special events and other fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to drive growth and maximize efficiencies across the Southwest Region.
• Manage staff and execute fundraising techniques to meet revenue targets through events, individual and foundation gifts, and other chapter activities.
• Identify and secure campaign leadership and corporate sponsor ships with local and regional staff.
• Implement the cultivation, solicitation, follow‑up, and recognition processes for individual, corporate, and foundation participation and donations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files for fundraising events, programs, and activities.

• Coordinate local, regional, and national marketing and promotion for fundraising events, programs, and activities.
• Partner with media outlets to cultivate relationships and maximize awareness of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation brand.
• Participate in enterprise‑wide activities such as healthcare professional outreach visits, donor events, major education events, P2P information meetings, Take Steps Walk(s), and other chapter‑wide activities.

• Supervise chapter staff and build a culture of collaboration, respect, and teamwork in the region and across the Foundation.
• Provide leadership to chapter staff by facilitating communication across functional areas.
• Maintain communication and…