Regional Manager - Full-Time

CROHNS AND COLITIS FOUNDATION INC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc. seeks a Regional Director to lead fundraising strategy, regional growth, and leadership development across major market areas in New York and surrounding regions.

The role partners with executive leadership to translate enterprise strategy into regional priorities and drives high-performance culture through data-driven decisions and volunteer engagement. Responsibilities include owning fundraising performance, coaching Executive Directors, building donor and

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an Executive or Senior Management capacity at a voluntary health agency.
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation, public relations and stewardship.
• 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

• Own regional fundraising performance and hold Executive Directors accountable for achieving revenue and growth.
• Coach Executive Directors to leverage volunteer leadership networks to drive mission impact.
• Build strong partnerships with volunteers, donors, foundations, and corporate partners to grow ROI.
• Travel throughout the market area to meet constituents and represent the Foundation with volunteers.
• Align leadership attention and resources to markets with highest potential and ROI.
• Foster a one-Foundation culture and drive accountability across chapters.

Skills

Fundraising

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Committee leadership

Account management

Volunteer development

Influence management

Mass media communications

Job description

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. 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 Regional Director (RD) is a key member of the Extended Field Leadership Team and is accountable for the overall performance and growth of the region. In partnership with the CDO, SVP of Field Leadership & Volunteer Engagement, and National Partners, the RD translates enterprise strategy into clear regional priorities, drives consistent execution, and fosters a high-performance culture grounded in ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The RD uses data, business judgment, and market opportunity to identify risks and opportunities, inform talent and resource decisions, and ensure leadership attention is focused where it can generate the greatest impact. The RD also partners with influential volunteer leaders and supporters across the region to advance the Foundation’s mission, strengthen community engagement, and build sustainable growth at the chapter, regional, and national levels. The RD travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serve as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. This role is remote but requires candidates to live in the major market area (New York Metropolitan Area: Long Island, Westchester, Fairfield, New Jersey). Hold Executive Directors accountable for building, developing, and engaging strong chapter boards and volunteer leadership teams that advance strategic and financial priorities. Coach Executive Directors to effectively leverage volunteer leaders' expertise, influence, networks, and resources to drive mission and revenue outcomes. Assess volunteer leadership strength across the region and proactively address gaps in leadership, succession, engagement, and performance. Work with regional leadership volunteers to embrace a one-Foundation, unified approach to support the overall success of the region. Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability. Serve as a role model and key leader in each market area building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents. Build our volunteer leadership bench to both sustain and grow community engagement. Create and drive a culture of year-round prospecting to identify donors, foundations and high impact volunteers for corporate partners, board and campaign leadership. Own regional fundraising performance and hold Executive Directors accountable for achieving revenue and growth expectations, maximizing opportunities to drive aggressive growth and minimize risk. Use KPIs, financial data, and leading indicators to identify performance gaps, opportunities, and necessary corrective action to maximize ROI through fundraising competencies and best practices. In collaboration with SVP and National Partners, identify the highest-potential markets, campaigns, donors, and partnerships and align leadership attention and resources accordingly. In collaboration with Directors of Advancement, ensure each Executive Director dedicates appropriate time to IMG/FMG outreach, stewardship and cultivation, ultimately growing our pipeline of major donors in each market. Coach Executive Directors in leading through change, navigating difficult conversations, and building stakeholder understanding and commitment. Drive alignment across chapters so local communications reinforce Foundation strategy, mission priorities, and organizational positioning. In partnership with SVP, Field and Regional National Partners, create opportunities for increased efficiency and impact across regional and home chapter communications. Establish clear expectations for both leadership behaviors and measurable outcomes and regularly assess performance against those expectations. Ensure Executive Directors effectively lead, develop, and manage their own teams, to drive results while addressing performance and talent gaps proactively. Build a strong regional leadership bench through talent development, succession planning, retention, and timely performance decisions. Create a high-performance culture characterized by ownership, candid dialogue, bold decision-making, collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Serve as a member of the Extended Field Leadership Team to align, create and drive a collaborative and robust strategy for growth across the region.

10+ years experience in an Executive or Senior Management capacity at a voluntary health agency.

• ~ Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation, public relations and stewardship.
• ~ Proven and applicable 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.