Employment Opportunities

CancerFree KIDS is currently hiring for a Columbus Market Director. ​​

Job Summary

The Columbus Market Director will lead the organization’s efforts to establish, grow, and maintain a strong presence in the Columbus, Ohio region. This dynamic and strategic leader will serve as the face of CancerFree KIDS in the market, building meaningful relationships, engaging donors and sponsors, and leading local fundraising initiatives. A key priority will be fostering a strong partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to support their groundbreaking work in pediatric cancer care and research.

The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, be highly self-motivated, and thrive in a role requiring independence and resourcefulness. With a passion for the mission, the Columbus Market Director will have a proven track record of nonprofit fundraising success and the ability to build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

 

What You Will Do

By joining CancerFree KIDS as the Columbus Market Director, you will help engage and unite our community of families, donors, researchers, and volunteers who are determined to make a difference. You will:

Market Leadership and Strategy

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Columbus Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic plan to grow CancerFree KIDS’ presence in the Columbus market, aligned with organizational goals.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, donors, and the childhood cancer community.

• Serve as the face of the market for CancerFree KIDS, advocating for the mission and increasing awareness and visibility across the community.

Fundraising and Revenue Generation

• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising activities and campaigns in Columbus, including the acquisition of corporate sponsorships, individual gifts, and corporate and community engagement.

• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities through research, outreach, networking and relationship-building.

• Collaborate with the CancerFree KIDS staff team to create proposals, presentations, and donor communications tailored to the Columbus market.

Community Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between CancerFree KIDS and Columbus-area individuals, families, and volunteers.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations and businesses to support the mission and expand outreach.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment and engagement to ensure successful event execution and community involvement.

Board Management

• Manage and support the Columbus Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fundraising objectives.

• Facilitate board meetings, provide regular updates, and maintain strong communication with board members.

• Work with board members to identify new opportunities for revenue generation via corporate, foundation and individual engagement.

• Work closely with leaders within the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, Nationwide Children’s Foundation, and marketing team to identify opportunities to deepen the partnership and showcase the partnership to the community.

Operational Management

• Manage the Columbus market budget, ensuring all activities are cost-effective and meet revenue goals.

• Track and report progress toward fundraising and community engagement objectives.

• Work closely with the CancerFree KIDS leadership team to share updates, align strategies, and collaborate on organizational initiatives.

 

What You Will Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification in nonprofit management, fundraising, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and individual contributions.

• Networking: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare institutions, corporate executives, parents of children with cancer and community leaders.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and identify opportunities to grow the organization’s impact in the Columbus market.

• Independence: Comfortable working independently and managing responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability to organizational goals.

• Board Management: Experience working with or managing a board of directors, including fostering engagement and collaboration Leadership: Strong ability to lead and inspire teams, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and donor communication.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and events simultaneously.

• Passion: A deep commitment to the mission of CancerFree KIDS and a passion for making a difference in pediatric cancer research.

 

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, or a related field.

• Familiarity with the Columbus philanthropic and healthcare landscape, particularly in pediatrics and the cancer space.

• Experience managing fundraising events or campaigns with significant revenue goals.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers.

• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage, steward, and solicit donors at all levels.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate a compelling case for support.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to fundraising.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Superb public speaking skills with confidence and professionalism.

• Strong technical skills including:

  • utilizing Office 365 and highly functional in excel, word, outlook, teams

  • general skills in working in a donor database, pulling reports on demand

  • exposure to Canva, GiveSmart, DonorDrive and Donor Perfect is a plus

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Personal Attributes:

• Passionate commitment to the mission of CancerFree KIDS and a deep empathy for the challenges faced by families affected by childhood cancer.

• A collaborative, team-oriented leader who thrives on building relationships and achieving ambitious goals.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Exudes executive presence, kindness and servant leadership in daily performance.

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Travel & Background Check

• Must be willing to travel to Cincinnati, OH 2-4 times a month.

• Must be willing to travel 1-2 times a year for conferences/trainings.

• Must have a clean background check.

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Benefits:

• 401(K) with employer matching program

  • Dental insurance

  • Medical insurance

  • 20 days of PTO & paid holidays including

    • New Years Day

    • Martin Luther King Day

    • Good Friday

    • Memorial Day

    • 4th of July

    • Labor Day

    • Thanksgiving & Friday After

    • Week of Christmas

  • Remote Office Location with anticipated travel outside the market 2-4 times a month.

  • Membership at CoHatch (dependent upon scholarship availability)

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To apply, please submit resume to Jill Brinck at jill@cancerfreekids.org