American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Rosemont, IL
THE ORGANIZATION
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), founded in 1969, is a medical specialty society comprised of more than 2,100 American and international orthopaedic surgeons (MD/DO) specializing in the surgical and medical care of the foot and ankle. The Society’s focus is on reconstruction, sports injuries, trauma and technology. Its organizational priorities are education and research. The organization promotes quality, ethical and cost-effective patient care through education, research and training of orthopaedic surgeons and other health care providers; creates public awareness for the prevention and treatment of foot and ankle disorders; and provides leadership and resources for government, industry, and both national and international healthcare communities.
AOFAS provides its members with learning opportunities at its Annual Meeting, Specialty Day programs, onsite courses, and webinars; issues grants for on-going research; and provides members with the latest information through a members-only website and publications and such as a monthly scientific journal, Foot and Ankle International, and a quarterly newsletter. With generous donations from individuals and industry, the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation (a separate 501 (c) (3) organization affiliated with AOFAS) supports research, educational outreach, and humanitarian service.
AOFAS has a budget of $3.5 million and a staff of 14 FTEs and is located with other sub-specialty societies in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (building in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois.
Position Summary
The Director of Development is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive fundraising program to support the mission of AOFAS and the Foundation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Management
- Manages and develops corporate support and individual fundraising programs in support of AOFAS and Foundation strategic priorities and programming; achieves or surpasses revenue targets and goals.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with current and potential donors.
- Works closely with Executive Director, Foundation President and key AOFAS volunteer leadership.
- Writes annual donor report.
- Grows, expands and renews AOFAS and Foundation sponsors (pharmaceutical companies, healthcare companies, foundations, governments, etc). which includes the following efforts:
- Conduct relevant market research.
- Evaluates and develops packages, pricing and participation levels and recommends changes as needed.
- Ensures program meets industry standards and is in compliance with healthcare industry, government and tax regulations and laws, including accreditation rules.
- Conducts promotion and sales of organizational support.
- Ensures appropriate and prompt recognition of donors.
- Writes and secures grants.
- As appropriate, provides fulfillment of donor programs.
- Renews and expands corporate donors and level of support.
- Develops strategy, plans, programs and relationships for support from individual members and other professionals.
- Develops prompt and appropriate recognition of donors.
- Coordinates with AOFAS Industrial Relations Committee and Foundation.
- Assists with management and development of annual budget, including sponsorship.
- Assists with development of association programs and services and identifies new opportunities.
- Supports and manages other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
- Eight or more years experience with demonstrated success and track record in development, fund raising and/or developing and implementing sponsorship programs.
- Experience in healthcare association, medical societies preferred.
- Knowledge of grant writing.
- Experience managing programs with staff and volunteer involvement
- Strong customer service skills. Ability to build strong rapport with business partners.
- Work both independently and within a team.
- Experience working with and managing outside vendors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PC skills and expertise in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
- Travel is required.
Search Process:
This search is being conducted by Tuft & Associates. To apply, please forward your resume electronically with cover letter in confidence to: Mary McMahon, Associate, Tuft & Associates: cbabjak@tuftassoc.com; phone: 312-642-8889
About American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), founded in 1969, is a medical specialty society comprised of more than 2100 American and international orthopaedic surgeons (MD/DO) specializing in the surgical and medical care of the foot and ankle.