Executive Director

The
Reaumond Foundation
was established on October 26, 2018, in memory of Robert Reaumond, who passed away from pancreatic cancer one year earlier. The foundation is committed to advancing cutting-edge research by providing grants to physicians and comprehensive cancer centers focused on combating gastrointestinal cancers which contribute to about one-third of cancer-related deaths.

In addition to funding medical research, the Reaumond Foundation offers direct financial assistance to families recently diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer, recognizing the overwhelming emotional and financial burden such a diagnosis can bring.

As part of its mission to support families during this critical time, the foundation also launched Homes of Hope, a program that provides safe, comfortable housing to patients and their loved ones who must travel for treatment. Homes of Hope aims to ease the logistical and financial challenges associated with accessing care, allowing families to focus on healing.

The Reaumond Foundation is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.
This individual will be responsible for managing and expanding a $500,000+ annual fundraising campaign with the goal of exceeding $1.5 million annually, while advancing the Foundation's mission to support gastrointestinal cancer research and assist families affected by the disease.

As the principal professional leader of the organization, the Executive Director will report directly to the President of the Board of Directors. This role requires a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who can cultivate major donor relationships, establish a strong corporate giving program, grow the Foundation's endowment, provide executive oversight of all programs and initiatives, and work closely with the board and committees to implement the organization's strategic vision.

The Reaumond Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, including all programs, events, initiatives, board communications and annual budget preparation
• Execute strategies for fund development through individual giving, endowment development and corporate partnerships; ensure effective donor cultivation, stewardship and recognition
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Board of Directors, engaging board members in the Foundation's work and fundraising efforts, leveraging board member talents and networks, and offering board development opportunities
• Oversee all Foundation communications, community outreach efforts, marketing and messaging development, and social media presence
• Utilize the Foundation's special events programming, board meetings and key initiatives as opportunities to build and strengthen strategic relationships
• Enhance the image of the Foundation with active and visible participation in the community and working closely with professional, civic and private organizations and leaders
• Ensure Foundation adherence to all policies/disclosures set by IRS regulations
• Hire, manage and retain all future team members and staff

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years experience in the foundation/nonprofit sector; prior Executive Director experience preferred
• Ability to motivate board members and volunteers to cultivate, steward and solicit donors
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations, comfortable soliciting gifts of $5,000+
• Experience and comfort working with high-level donors, and philanthropists
• Knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community; familiarity with the GI cancer community a plus
• Strong budgeting skills including the creation and management of a budget
• Passion for The Reaumond Foundation's mission and ability to promote and communicate the mission to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong self-starter with the ability to lead growth and create structure
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Goal-oriented and strategic with strong multi-tasking and follow-through skills
• High level of comfort working with data, business technology and social media platforms