Leading nonprofit advancing IBD research and patient support
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation runs a research and patient-support operation centered on inflammatory bowel disease, built on Salesforce, AWS, and Oracle with SQL and Python in the stack. Hiring is heavily weighted toward fundraising and marketing roles (9 of 19 open positions), with 12 placements posted in the last 30 days — a clear signal the organization is scaling revenue generation and donor engagement to meet increased research investment and program demand.
Notable leadership hires: Executive Director
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a 501–500 person nonprofit based in New York that funds IBD research and delivers educational programs and support services to patients and families. Founded in 1967, the organization operates through three main channels: a research investment portfolio (accelerated by their own database and funding initiatives), patient education and resources, and community programs including Camp Oasis (youth camp), Team Challenge (athletic fundraising), Take Steps (walking events), and spin4 (fitness fundraising). Revenue strategy centers on major gifts, corporate sponsorships, special events (galas, regional walks), and volunteer-led fundraising campaigns. The organization serves millions of Americans with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Primary tools are Salesforce (with Marketing Cloud and AMPScript), Oracle, AWS, SQL, Python, and Java. Marketing and operations use Sprout Social, Monday.com, Asana, Canva, and Microsoft Office suite. Social presence spans Instagram, Meta, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky.
Major initiatives include Camp Oasis (youth programming), Team Challenge (athlete fundraising), Take Steps (community walking events), and spin4 (fitness-based fundraising). The foundation also manages research grants, operates a patient education program, and facilitates community events and major gift campaigns.
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