Foundation Board Engagement Manager

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NMDP

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Non-profit • Charity • Science

NMDP is a nonprofit organization (formerly Be The Match) that operates the national blood stem cell donor registry and coordinates cell therapy to treat blood cancers and other blood disorders. It recruits and registers donors, matches donors to patients, facilitates transplants, provides patient support and financial assistance, conducts and funds clinical research and trials, and leads advocacy and fundraising to expand access to life‑saving cell therapies.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1987

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• The Foundation Engagement Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of NMDP by building and sustaining strong, meaningful relationships with the Board of Directors and other volunteer leaders of the Board of ambassadors. • This position will design and implement strategies that deepen board member and volunteer engagement, nurture board relationships, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and expand opportunities for leadership involvement. • The role will also support establishing special committees and volunteer leadership initiatives where opportunities arise. • This position reports to the Director, Stewardship and collaborates closely with development staff, executive leadership, and board officers. • Design and implement tailored engagement plans for current Board members to deepen their connection, advocacy, and philanthropic leadership. • Partner with Advancement leadership to cultivate, steward, and maintain ties with past Board members, ensuring lifelong relationships with the mission. • Collaborate with development staff to align board engagement with broader fundraising strategies, integrating board members where appropriate. • Provide follow-up and timely responses to board action items and requests. • Support and drive Board engagement activities, including ambassador roles, fundraising campaigns, and participation in special events. • Provide strategic support to Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and ad hoc volunteer leadership groups as needed. • Serve as a staff partner to select volunteer leaders, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability. • Coordinate with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison between the Board and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of activities. • Own and manage all board-facing communications and follow-ups, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging to volunteer leaders. • Contribute to special projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities to strengthen leadership engagement across the Foundation. • Provide operational support for the Board and Board of Ambassadors. • Partner with the Executive Assistant as needed to support Board communication and delivering a collaborative, cohesive, and consistent experience for Board members. • Facilitate engagement opportunities for Board members outside of regularly scheduled meetings.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of board governance and philanthropic best practices. • Fundraising and stewardship best practices, particularly as they relate to major donors, campaigns, and board-driven philanthropy. • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership and high-level volunteers. • Think strategically with strong organizational and project management skills. • Work directly with nonprofit Boards of Directors, special committees, and high-level volunteer leadership groups. • Integrate board engagement into broader philanthropic strategies. • Draft board-facing communications, meeting materials, or stewardship reports at the executive or board level. • Facilitate meetings and small-group engagement with senior leaders and volunteers. • Use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar) to track board and donor engagement. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. • 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, board relations, donor engagement, or related fields. • Demonstrated success in relationship management and high-level volunteer engagement. • Commitment to the mission of the NMDP Foundation.

🏖️ Benefits

• NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits. • Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees.