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American Kidney Fund Position Description

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Specialty Gifts Manager

Date Posted: June 19, 2009

Reports To:

Director of Development Services

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility to identify, implement, analyze, manage and meet fundraising goals for American Kidney Fund’s current and future Special Gifts Program.

Hiring Salary Range:

Low $50s - Mid $50s

Location

Rockville, MD

Job Type

Full Time

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
On-line Services
• Works with Development Grants Manager and Office of Communications & Marketing to best utilize AKF’s website to market Specialty Gifts.
•  Develops, promotes and manages social community program on AKF’s website to promote giving.
Thrift Program
• Works with Director of Development Services to develop annual plan to include income and expense projections and work plans for the Thrift Program
• Manages vendor relations as it relates to the Thrift Program
• Performs due diligence in monitoring use of AKF’s name and relationship to thrift stores, including annual review of scripts, and other collateral material
• Ensures complaint resolution
• Monitors monthly contributions
• Establishes new Thrift vendor relations in new markets
Vehicle Donation Program
• Works with Director of Development Services to develop annual plan to include income and expense projections and work plans for Vehicle Donation Program
• Manages vendor relations as it relates to the Vehicle Donation Program including vendor on-line advertising and quality control of vendor telephone operations
• Works with the Office of Communications & Marketing to proactively market AKF’s Vehicle Donation Program
• Ensures complaint resolution
• Monitors monthly contributions
Memorial Program
• Markets online giving opportunities to grow memorial base and revenue
• Establishes appropriate partnership to increase AKF brand penetration and market presence among funeral homes
Other Specialty Giving
• Works with Director of Development Services to develop annual plan to include income and expense projections and work plans for new initiatives within goals of strategic plan
• Researches, vets (working with appropriate staff) and responds to new fundraising opportunities. 
• Manages, evaluates and makes strategy recommendations to Director of Development Services for each new initiative

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs additional related duties, as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
2-3 years progressive fundraising/marketing sales experience. Web fundraising experience a strong plus. Strong management of vendor relations or supervisory experience required. Demonstrated ability to be highly flexible and provide exemplary customer service. Experience in developing business plan and budgets. Demonstrated competencies in setting goals, developing strategies and schedules to meet those goals, as well as achieve those goals. Demonstrated success in managing complex working relationships. Excellent analytical thinking skills, judgment, and a proactive problem solver. Ability to track and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to handle confidential matters with a high level of integrity. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. PowerPoint a plus. Minimum typing speed is 45 wpm. Well-organized and detail oriented; able to effectively work independently and within a team framework. Excellent interpersonal and presentation/communication skills. Some travel required.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to pubsupresume@kidneyfund.org

 

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