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Development Director, Major Gifts
National Marrow Donor Program
Posted February 1

YOUR CAREER CAN MAKE A LIFE-SAVING DIFFERENCE
The National Marrow Donor ProgramŽ (NMDP) is a leader in the fast-growing field of cellular transplantation. Everyday, more than 6,000 children and adults are searching for a second chance at life due to a devastating illness such as leukemia, lymphoma or other threatening disease. These patients seek the resources of the NMDP with the hope of receiving a life-saving marrow or cord blood transplant. Our staff helps deliver cutting-edge science, service and support to those patients and their families.

Be The Match Foundation SM works with families, corporations and other partners to raise millions of dollars for patients in need. Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on Be The Match Foundation to raise funds to support the work of the National Marrow Donor ProgramŽ (NMDP).

Development Director, Major Gifts
The Development Director of Major Gifts, at Be The Match Foundation, will raise funds to support the National Marrow Donor ProgramŽ (NMDP) located in Minneapolis, MN. This position is responsible for raising funds to support NMDP’s tri-fold mission - to foster bone marrow transplant research, provide assistance to bone marrow transplant patients and to grow the Be The Match Registry.

The Development Director will create and execute complex fundraising strategies to generate major private philanthropic resources from Be The Match Foundation’s contributors and prospects. Working under the supervision of the Director of the Major Gifts Program, will frequently interact with both external and internal constituents and travel frequently to garner financial support as well as increase the Foundation’s visibility nationwide.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, healthcare, communications or related human service field. CFRE certification preferred.
  • Five years of progressive experience in development, sales, and/or financial services that includes identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals or organizations, ideally for major and planned gift opportunities, with a minimum of three years in development. Experience in an academic development atmosphere preferred.
  • Proven ability to raise funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Demonstrated ability to write successful proposals, solicitations and reports.
  • Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or comparable development software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication; proficient in word processing software skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines
  • Availability for frequent travel; valid driver’s license.

Learn more about our organization and to apply,
visit us at: http://www.marrow.org/CAREERS

NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM
3001 Broadway St. NE, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55413

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