Development Director SE Region, Georgia Market in Atlanta, Georgia at Lupus Foundation of America

Position Title: Development Director, Southeast Region, Georgia Market	Supervisor/Manager: Southeast Division Vice President
Employment Classification: Full-time, Exempt	Date: September 2026
Location: Remote in metro Atlanta	Salary: $100,000

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, and advocacy. The Development Director plays a key role in successful achievement of all aspects of the Georgia market operations, including revenue generation, leadership development, corporate engagement, constituent support and education, strategic planning and capacity building. The position reports to the Southeast Division Vice President.

The Development Director is responsible for the successful achievement of all fundraising activities within the Georgia market, including the Walk to End Lupus Now events through, high-impact peer to peer fundraising, corporate sponsorship, team recruitment, and committee and volunteer leadership development and cultivation. The Development Director is also responsible for regional constituent support and engagement, including planning and execution of the Region’s Lupus & You Empowerment Conference education events.

This is a highly collaborative position working with every department in the organization, including Care Support & Services, Research, Marketing & Communications, Advocacy & Government Relations, and Development & Fundraising.

Position Responsibilities:

Formulate, implement, and lead strategies and tactics for fundraising and development activities to ensure consistent growth and successful achievement of region success metrics. Lead the planning and execution of special events, primarily the Walk to End Lupus Now Events through recruitment, corporate sponsorship, fundraising and committee and volunteer leadership development and cultivation within assigned geographic territory. Lead the planning and execution of Region’s Lupus & You Empowerment Conferences, including securing sponsorships, venues, speakers and physician partnerships and all communication and recruitment. Building relationships with key volunteers, participants, corporate partners, sponsors and community leadersAchieve assigned revenue goals by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, constituents, sponsors, donors, committees, corporate and community partners.Serve as the lead Development staff to drive revenue generation and growth opportunities for all fundraising and education events in the market. Establish LFA presence within assigned geographic territory and develop relationships which will lead to future support, engagement and development opportunities.Maintain detailed, timely and accurate database of relevant engagement information and acknowledgement of sponsorships, grants and gifts. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.Perform other duties as assigned in order to ensure the attainment of market financial goals.