Regional Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

Job Description

Job Description

This role is remote in Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas or San Diego.

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

Your Voice Matters : https : / / www.kidney.org / about / diversity -equity-inclusion

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Regional Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts) contributes to and implements the national major giving strategy, with the goal of successfully integrating national giving opportunities with local events, priorities and goals for their assigned region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven relationship-builder to participate in building and growing NKF’s major gifts program from the ground up – working with staff at every level of our organization.

This role will collaborate with the Director of Donor Advising, Regional Vice President and local staff to identify, cultivate, steward and delight local field donors with the capacity to make transformational gifts. The Director, Regional Donor Advising (Major Gifts) is responsible for ensuring that the major gift revenue target is met for their assigned region in partnership with their Regional Vice President.

Through strong working partnership with local Executive Directors and leadership volunteers in the region, the Director, Regional Donor Advising (Major Gifts) will help to elevate new and existing individual relationships with the goal of securing transformational major gifts. The role will be responsible for developing a moves management plan for individuals in their portfolio that includes subject matter experts and national leadership where appropriate.

Specifically, you will :

WHAT YOU’LL POSSESS

Competencies :

Accountability -Establishes organizational accountability, driving performance across all levels.

Advocacy -In conjunction with Government Relations, directs NKF’s advocacy strategy, setting the agenda and engaging with policymakers to drive systemic change.

Change Leadership -Leads large-scale organizational change, setting the direction and guiding teams and / or regions within the organization through transformations.

Collaboration -Sets the tone for a collaborative organizational culture by fostering partnerships, both within NKF and with external organizations across all levels of the organization. Ensures that collaboration drives innovation, growth, and mission alignment at the organizational level.

Cultural Humility -Embeds cultural humility into NKF’s organizational strategy, ensuring that leadership models continuous learning, self-awareness, and openness to diverse cultural perspectives.

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.

Innovation -Champions strategic innovations that position NKF as a leader in kidney health. Oversees organizational process optimization, aligning with strategic goals.

Operational Excellence -Leads large-scale operational changes to elevate organizational performance.

Patient and Community-Centered Focus -Provides strategic leadership to ensure NKF's mission remains focused on improving the lives of patients, living donors, and care partners.

People Leadership -Sets high-impact targets and ensures their teams / organization deliver on strategic commitments.

Resource Stewardship -Strategically manages organizational resources, aligning investments with growth opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement -Leads strategic stakeholder engagement at the highest levels, influencing policy and advancing NKF’s impact.

Team Development -Leads and executes on strategic initiatives for organizational development, ensuring team members have access to development resources.

Strategic Mindset -Translates organizational goals into actionable plans by anticipating trends, leveraging data, and aligning resources to achieve mission-driven outcomes Proactively maintains focus on both immediate priorities and long-term objectives to drive impact.

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

WHAT WE OFFER

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity employer-vets / disabled. NKF is a merit-based employer.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.