The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Series campaign is a 3-week fundraising campaign conducted in schools to see which school can raise the most money. While each school conducts its own campaign, all schools are united by one goal: to learn leadership skills to raise funds to help blood cancer patients live longer and more fulfilling lives.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversee and manage fundraising schools. Alongside schools, develops fundraising goals and an executable plan for reaching those goals
- Identify and cultivate top fundraiser schools
- Oversee and manage assisting campaign staff to meet and exceed campaign goals
- Monitor fundraising progress of participants to determine appropriate strategies to maximize fundraising
- Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, timelines, and location of events
- Develop strong relationships with volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders to support growth of program
- Identify and cultivate long term relationships with fundraising schools who have potential to make a significant impact on the LLS mission
- Maintain accurate financial records and continuously evaluate statistical data for entire program; report and maintain accurate information on prospect development, revenue forecasts, conversion and stewardship activity; track income and expenses; facilitate comprehensive campaign records, evaluations and reports
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with participants, volunteers and staff
- Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and its programs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Skills/Experience:
Critical Success Factors:
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and partnership
- Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals
- Demonstrated success identifying, implementing and growing corporate partnerships
- Manages relationships intuitively, able to think conceptually and strategically
- Thorough understanding of school fundraising decision-making processes and culture
- Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet critical deadlines
- Team player dedicated to ensuring that the programs are projecting a professional, cohesive and collaborative image at all times
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years of demonstrated success in fundraising, sales or corporate development
- 2+ years of proven success in event fundraising and in motivating volunteers to raise money
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and entrepreneurial spirit
- Highly organized and professional demeanor
- Employee management skills including recruiting & terminating temporary employees
- Motivational presenter to all demographics – students and adults
- Technically proficient with Microsoft Office and database programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, listening and selling skills
- Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
- Relationship driven
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events.
- Travel within the Chapter's designated area.
- Required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as necessary.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 4 2018
Active Until:
Dec 4 2018
Hiring Organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry:
Nonprofit