Executive Director - Buffalo at Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Job description

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a highly regarded national voluntary health services agency, is seeking a talented Executive Director for its Western New York Chapter, located in Buffalo, NY. The Executive Director will take an entrepreneurial approach to setting strategies and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of the Western New York Chapter, while also overseeing our Rochester Office. You must have the ability to establish a presence in the community and bring staff, volunteers and community leaders together to achieve a common goal.

The ideal candidate will have: at least 5 years of non-profit experience directing staff and partnering with volunteer boards, corporate contacts in Western NY, Rochester, NY and surrounding areas. They will also display the ability to parlay “the search for a cure” into effective relationship building and fundraising projects. Experience providing strategic direction and practical oversight to a full range of special event and fundraising activities such as walks, golf tournaments, black-tie events, fishing events, as well as success with “major gift” and “planned giving” programs is essential. For immediate consideration, please visit the employment section of our website www.cff.org under jobs located in Buffalo and submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements.