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Work from Home Manager, Development & Communications

The Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding causes and cures for pediatric cardiomyopathy. As the first and only national lay group specifically focused on pediatric cardiomyopathy, CCF funds medical research, professional education as well as provide patient education, support services and advocacy.

CCF started in 2002 with one family’s desire to call attention to a poorly understood heart disease and take action on the lack of medical progress and public awareness. CCF has grown into a community of families, physicians, scientists and pediatric professionals focused on improving diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for affected children. CCF is committed to seeing every affected child live a full and active life. For more information about CCF, please visit our website: www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Development and Communications supports CCF’s fund development and communications functions and reports to the Executive Director. The Manager works to ensure a cohesive identity for CCF and to increase awareness of its cause and programs among constituencies (prospective and current donors, affected families, corporate funders, healthcare providers and the public). Working with the Executive Director and CCF staff, the incumbent will be responsible for writing, editing and producing CCF marketing and fundraising collaterals (print, e-mail, on-line), managing message development, graphic design, production and results tracking. The individual will assist in creating a range of general and specialized donor appeal campaigns and gift opportunities based on qualitative and quantitative donor research. Other responsibilities include: prospect research, grant writing, overseeing national volunteer fundraising activities and coordinating CCF fundraising events in New Jersey/New York.

This is a permanent, 30-hour per week telecommuting position with weekly meetings in Bergen and Essex County with the Executive Director and Foundation staff. The candidate is required to have a home office equipped with computer, printer, internet access, MS Office software, fax and dedicated telephone line.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be a pro-active, self-directed and organized professional with a Bachelors Degree, 4-5 years of marketing, communications, development, relationship management/stewardship and/or non-profit fund-raising experience, with extensive writing responsibilities. Familiarity with the healthcare sector and charitable causes is desirable. An understanding of non-profit marketing and a track record of writing and producing high quality fundraising and promotional copy is essential. This position requires attention to detail, resourcefulness and the ability to work on multiple projects in a results oriented environment. Experience with donor management, desktop publishing and graphic/web software is a plus.

Employer Posted:Tuesday, November 25, 2008