San Diego Chapter Executive Director & Fundraising Leader

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is seeking an Executive Director for the Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter in San Diego, CA. This front-line fundraising leader will oversee individual and foundation gifts, events, and revenue growth while guiding staff and volunteers to advance the Foundation's mission.

The role involves partnerships with volunteers, leadership teams, and regional allies to maximize impact, with hybrid work (2 days in La Jolla, 3 days remote).

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising and/or executive leadership.
• Proven track record in major gifts, campaigns and donor cultivation.
• Experience identifying, recruiting and partnering with volunteers to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Board/Volunteer Engagement: engage volunteers and drive revenue growth.
• Fundraising: secure major gifts and lead special events and campaigns.
• Communications: coordinate local and regional promotion of events and programs.
• Team Leadership: supervise staff and foster collaboration across the region.
• Administration: manage chapter finances, budgets and operational plans.
• Collaborate with regional and national partners to maximize impact.

Skills

Fundraising partnerships

Major gifts

Volunteer management

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is seeking an Executive Director for the Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter in San Diego, CA. This front-line fundraising leader will oversee individual and foundation gifts, events, and revenue growth while guiding staff and volunteers to advance the Foundation's mission.

The role involves partnerships with volunteers, leadership teams, and regional allies to maximize impact, with hybrid work (2 days in La Jolla, 3 days remote).