Regional Director, Field Leadership & Growth

CROHNS AND COLITIS FOUNDATION INC; Williamstown (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation seeks a Regional Director to drive performance and growth across the region, partnering with the CDO, SVP of Field Leadership & Volunteer Engagement, and National Partners.

This remote role requires residency in the New York metro area (including parts of New Jersey) and focuses on building leadership capacity, sustainable fundraising, and cross‑regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an Executive or Senior Management capacity at a voluntary health agency.
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience including special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation, public relations and stewardship.
• Proven skills in data analytics, strategic thinking, committee leadership, account management and volunteer development.
• Experience with influence management and persuasive authority over employees while facilitating trust, teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience in varied forms of communications including mass media, advertising and community relations as they relate to the health care service industry.
• Experience in leading through change and building strong teams.

Responsibilities

• Hold Executive Directors accountable for building, developing, and engaging strong chapter boards and volunteer leadership teams.
• Coach Executive Directors to leverage volunteer leaders’ expertise, influence, networks, and resources to drive mission and revenue outcomes.
• Assess volunteer leadership strength across the region and address gaps in leadership, succession, engagement, and performance.
• Collaborate with regional leadership volunteers to implement a unified approach to support region-wide success.
• Build partnerships with volunteers and supporters to foster accountability and impact.
• Serve as a role model and lead in each market area, building relationships and sharing mission impact.
• Grow the volunteer leadership bench to sustain and expand community engagement.
• Drive year-round donor prospecting for corporate partners, foundations, and major donors.
• Own regional fundraising performance and guide Executive Directors to achieve revenue growth while minimizing risk.
• Use KPIs and financial data to identify performance gaps and corrective actions.

Job description

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation seeks a Regional Director to drive performance and growth across the region, partnering with the CDO, SVP of Field Leadership & Volunteer Engagement, and National Partners.

This remote role requires residency in the New York metro area (including parts of New Jersey) and focuses on building leadership capacity, sustainable fundraising, and cross‑regional collaboration.