The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a great place to work! IDSA has a highly competitive benefits package, generous paid vacation and sick leave, flexible scheduling and telecommuting program, is located two blocks from the metro, and has a free gym onsite for all employees.
Position Overview
The Fundraising Manager contributes to the IDSA Foundation’s overall development via campaigns and manages all fundraising activity through planned giving, annual giving and corporate & foundation relations. They work collaboratively with teams across the organization and supports efforts to increase non-dues revenue. They also oversee micro volunteering, committees and governance functions. This is a highly visible position working closely with the Executive Director and key committees.
Essential Responsibilities
Leverage staff and systems to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors to IDSA Foundation
Lead efforts in gift planning via programs, and corporate/foundation relations to drive increased development activity and total contributions
Work closely with the Executive Director and volunteer leadership including the Board of Directors and other committees
Assist with the preparation for senior management meetings, reports and briefings
Compile fundraising reports using donor database query and report systems
Coordinate and complete donor research on selected donor candidates
Coordinate all work to create an efficient donor acknowledgement and fulfillment program
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Thorough knowledge of basic fundraising principles
Five years of office administration and development experience
Experience working with clients/member services or providing high-level customer service experience required
Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, communication, public relations, or related field of study or equivalent experience is required
Skilled in conducting research, analyzing, and evaluating records, correspondence and other documentation required to accomplish goals
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills essential, ability to draft/prepare grammatically correct correspondence.
Accurate, detail oriented, and able to utilize proofreading skills
Required Skills
Association or nonprofit experience helpful
General knowledge of health care, preferably infectious diseases and child health preferred
Direct Reports
None
Travel
10% travel expected.
Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
About Infectious Diseases Society of America
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.
About SHEA
SHEA's mission is to promote the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance and to advance the fields of healthcare epidemiology and antibiotic stewardship.
