About the Organization
CCHF is working to stop socialized medicine in America at every level, corporate and government. We specialize in high-level policy engagement and providing on-the-ground practical tools for Americans. CCHF, dedicated to its mission to protect patient and doctor freedom, is a national non-partisan, free-market organization that promotes policy ideas consistent with the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets. Recognized as the leading free-market voice for patient-centered care and medical privacy rights, CCHF’s primary area of focus is health care policy, with an emphasis on freedom, free-markets and the medical privacy rights that protect patient and doctor freedom.

Position Description
CCHF is seeking an experienced, creative, and dynamic Director of Development and Advancement to lead and rapidly expand the organization’s development and fundraising operation.  This position, within the competitive environment of non-profit giving, will be responsible for developing fundraising goals aligned with the organization’s mission and developing strategies and execution plans to lead and drive CCHF’s fundraising initiatives and activities under the direction of the President.

This individual will also play a critical role in shaping CCHF’s public voice by serving as the final reviewer of all external communications to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Development and Fundraising

• Create and execute a comprehensive development strategy with annual and long-range strategic objectives that include major donor cultivation, monthly/annual giving, planned giving, foundation grants, and acquisition of new donors at every level
• Grow exponentially CCHF’s revenue
• Use data-driven techniques to evaluate donors, pursue gifts, and drive fundraising efforts; analyze results and adapt plans as needed to achieve stated fundraising goals and objectives
• Meet with donors to understand what drives and motivates them to give to CCHF; draft proposals; execute funding requests in alignment with donor capability and preferences (phone calls, zoom, in-person, and travel/special events)
• Effectively steward donors to drive engagement, retention, and increased giving
• Articulate CCHF’s vision and initiatives; be able to speak with sufficient knowledge to the CCHF mission and program
• Offer creative ideas and develop fundraising projects that will inspire and engage donors desiring to see CCHF’s impact
• Secure table sponsorships for annual fundraising Gala and provide leadership for the event
• Help organize donor appreciation holiday party and cultivate relational connections
• Draft grant proposals (with vendor support) to pursue and win foundation grants
• Report quarterly to the Board of Directors, and develop strategies to engage the board in fundraising
• Other responsibilities as determined by the president

Communications

• Lead the communications efforts to develop effective donor communications and materials
• Oversee all external communications to ensure consistent alignment with CCHF’s mission, values, and brand voice.
• Serve as final editor and approver of public-facing communications (e.g., press releases, donor updates, email campaigns),
• Other responsibilities as determined by the president

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in the advancement of a development/fundraising program
• Firm belief in the mission of CCHF and policy alignment
• Sound understanding of Health Freedom issues and the ability to absorb complicated issues quickly
• Excellent character and ability to engender trust quickly
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• A self-motivated leader
• Evidence of ability to proactively lead and function independently within the defined parameters of an organization
• Proven ability to use wealth research tools, analyze donor data, create defined development strategies with clear deliverables and measurable objectives; execute and track a detailed plan to achieve desired results
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
• A compelling and engaging communicator and an extremely gifted listener
• Ability to draw out a story of the donor
• Availability to travel (approximately 30-35% if candidate resides outside of Minnesota)

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, communications, business, finance, non-profit management, policy, health care, or other related area
• Proven track record of building relationships, soliciting and closing major gifts, and stewarding donors, resulting in revenue growth and an expanded base of donors
• Experience with Donor Perfect or other CRM

Work Environment
CCHF is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and preference will be given to applicants residing in the Twin Cities metro area.  Remote and hybrid arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Salary Range:     

• $95,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience and organizational fit.
• Stipend each month to help cover health insurance or health sharing plan costs

How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter including:
  • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to CCHF’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue area that resonates with you.
  • Salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.