Chief of Staff

WHO WE ARE

Fueled by passion and urgency, the National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

NKF's Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.
Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust
Collaboration-Work as a team
Communication- Empower with information
Community-Build stronger community
Compassion- Lead with care and respect
Impact-Focus on the mission

Your Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Director of Strategy Execution (Chief of Staff) will carry out the mission of the National Kidney Foundation by maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of NKF's Chief Executive Office and Executive Operations. This individual will serve as a project manager, people manager, and strategic advisor to the CEO's office, allowing that leader and the senior staff to focus on NKF's highest-level business priorities. This includes supporting the National Board of Directors, management of Senior Staff and CEO initiatives, strategic engagement with the CEO's other external stakeholders, and key NKF initiatives/programs.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Strategy Execution (Chief of Staff) works closely with the Senior Staff to promote interdepartmental partnerships and drive fiscal year planning, quarterly business reviews, target-setting, and continuous improvement.

• Execute National Board Meetings, including content development, logistics, and other preparation.
• Responsible for keeping Board and Committee meeting minutes, monitoring and advancing Board initiatives, and ensuring execution of post-meeting action items.
• Support governance initiatives, including affiliate relationship management, bylaw revision, board member recruitment, and standardizing of Board practices, policies, and materials.
• Provide research, document drafting, review, and other support for the CEO and senior staff as needed.
• Work with the CEO to develop and collect content and drive attendance for the Town Hall series and other board engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO on strategy in one or more areas of the business and develop a strong, independent, data-driven point of view on the work of NKF.
• Assist in the development of long-term goals and objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic planning decision-making processes.
• Partner with the Senior Staff to shape meeting agendas, track progress, and drive quarterly business reviews.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that require collaboration between departments.
• Provide support to the CFO for matters involving NKF Affiliates and ensure NKF National resources and services are coordinated and responsive to the Affiliate's needs.
• Partner with NKF staff to arrange sessions, prepare updates, and partner with appropriate leaders to create resources for Affiliates on requested areas of interest (e.g., planned giving, patient programs)
• Collaborate with CEO and CFO to ensure that NKF's renegotiated Affiliate agreements are mutually beneficial, clearly drafted, and serve the broader NKF mission.

WHAT YOU'LL POSSESS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum eight years of related experience in the nonprofit sector (voluntary healthcare experience preferred).
• Experience working with volunteers and the board of directors.
• Experience recruiting corporate sponsors and partners.
• Exceptional project management experience and passion for continuous improvement through systems and processes.
• Demonstrated competence in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and volunteer motivation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and managerial skills.
• Fluent in Word applications.

Competencies

• Accountability-Establishes organizational accountability, driving performance across all levels.
• Change Leadership-Delivers or leads large-scale organizational change, setting the direction and guiding teams within the organization through transformations.
• Collaboration-Leads collaborative efforts across the organization, bi-directionally, ensuring that departments work together to achieve strategic objectives. Actively builds partnerships with external stakeholders to advance mission.
• Cultural Humility-Promotes cultural humility across departments, ensuring that programs, policies, and services reflect a deep understanding of and respect for cultural diversity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making & Results Orientation-Leverages accurate, comprehensive data analytics to guide strategic planning and decision-making. Sets high-impact targets and ensures the organization delivers on strategic commitments.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion For All (DEI 4A)-Drives organizational DEI initiatives, ensuring that policies, programs, and services are designed with an equity lens for all. Champions efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in decision-making and ensures that underserved communities have access to NKF's programs.
• Financial Acumen-Leads strategic financial planning, driving revenue diversification and long-term sustainability.
• Operational Excellence-Leads or delivers on large-scale operational changes to elevate organizational performance.
• Patient and Community-Centered Focus-Drives efforts to enhance the impact of programs for patients, living donors, and care partners. Champions initiatives that promote equitable access
• People Leadership-Sets high-impact targets for their teams and ensures the organization delivers on strategic commitments.
• Resource Stewardship-Strategically manages organizational resources, aligning investments with growth opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement-Shapes and directs a broad spectrum of strategic stakeholders to aid in influencing policy and advancing NKF's impact.
• Advocacy-In conjunction with Government Relations, delivers or directs NKF's advocacy strategy, setting the agenda and engaging with policymakers to set and drive systemic change.
• Innovation-Champions strategic innovations that position NKF as a leader in kidney health. Oversees organizational process optimization, aligning with strategic goals.
• Team Development-Leads and executes on strategic initiatives for organizational development, ensuring team members have access to development resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintain effectiveness under pressure. Competency in using a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. Available for overnight business travel.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the National Kidney Foundation, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity apply to both our workforce and the communities we serve as they relate to kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair employment laws.

The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the management of NKF.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The National Kidney Foundation does not accept resumes from third-party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to NKF employees, company locations, or email addresses. NKF is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by NKF Recruiting.