Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Development

at Amyloidosis Research Consortium

🏢 About Amyloidosis Research Consortium

The Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC) is a unique nonprofit that directly bridges cutting-edge scientific research with patient impact, focusing on a rare disease where collaborative approaches are essential. Working here means contributing to tangible advances in treatment discovery while ensuring patients receive quality care and information, offering a rare opportunity to see philanthropy directly accelerate medical breakthroughs.

About This Role

As Director of Development at ARC, you will lead the strategic growth of philanthropic revenue by managing a portfolio of 75+ major donor prospects and overseeing development operations including Salesforce/CRM. This role is impactful because you'll translate complex amyloidosis research into compelling narratives that secure funding to accelerate treatment discovery and improve patient lives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve strategizing cultivation approaches for major donor prospects in your 75+ portfolio, preparing donor briefings that translate recent amyloidosis research findings into philanthropic opportunities, and overseeing development operations including Salesforce data management. You'll likely collaborate with the CEO on top-tier prospect strategies and work with the Board Development Working Group to advance institutional giving initiatives.

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🎯 Who Amyloidosis Research Consortium Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of major gift fundraising experience, preferably in disease-specific nonprofits, with proven success in managing 75+ donor portfolios
  • Is proficient in Salesforce/CRM for pipeline management and can oversee development operations including annual campaigns
  • Can effectively manage staff, work with C-suite executives, and build/manage a Board Development Working Group
  • Possesses superior writing skills to translate complex scientific research about amyloidosis into compelling philanthropic narratives

📝 Tips for Applying to Amyloidosis Research Consortium

1

Quantify your major gift fundraising achievements with specific dollar amounts and donor portfolio sizes, especially highlighting experience with 75+ prospect portfolios

2

Demonstrate your ability to translate scientific/medical information into donor communications by including a writing sample or describing a specific example in your application

3

Highlight specific experience with Salesforce for nonprofit fundraising, mentioning any customizations or reporting you've implemented for donor pipeline management

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Research ARC's current research initiatives and mention specific projects you find compelling to show genuine interest in their amyloidosis focus

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If you have disease-specific nonprofit experience, emphasize how you navigated the unique challenges of medical philanthropy and donor education

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing large donor portfolios (75+ prospects) and specific major gift successes in medical/science philanthropy', "How you've translated complex scientific information into compelling donor narratives, with a specific example", 'Your proficiency with Salesforce/CRM for development operations and donor pipeline management', 'Your ability to work effectively with C-suite executives and board members in a collaborative research environment']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ARC's current research initiatives and clinical trials listed on their website to understand their scientific priorities
  • → Their major donors and foundation partners (if publicly available) to understand their current philanthropic landscape
  • → Recent publications or presentations by ARC researchers to grasp the scientific complexity you'll need to translate
  • → The organization's leadership team and board members to understand who you'll be working with

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to managing a portfolio of 75+ major donor prospects while also overseeing development operations
2 How would you explain amyloidosis research to a potential major donor with no scientific background?
3 What strategies would you implement to grow foundation and institutional giving for a rare disease research consortium?
4 How have you used Salesforce or similar CRM to optimize donor pipeline management and reporting?
5 Describe a time you successfully worked with C-suite executives or board members on a major fundraising initiative
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic nonprofit fundraising experience without demonstrating specific major gift portfolio management (75+ prospects) or medical/science philanthropy background
  • Failing to show understanding of how to translate complex scientific information into donor-friendly narratives
  • Not mentioning specific CRM experience (Salesforce preferred) or development operations management capabilities

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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