The Big Climb is Seattle’s premiere stair-climb event - at 788 feet of vertical elevation, the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle is one of the tallest buildings west of the Mississippi. It takes 69 floors, or 1,311 steps, to reach the highly acclaimed Sky View Observatory with breathtaking views of the entire Puget Sound region. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb event raises money through individual and team fundraising, sponsorship, and entry fees which is then invested in its mission to fund blood cancer research and support services for patients and their families. In 2018, the Big Climb campaign raised a record-breaking $3,007,080.
The Campaign Specialist will be responsible for customer service and event logistics for the Big Climb, with a goal of increasing individual and team fundraising, growing the number of participants and teams, expanding outreach opportunities, strengthening mission connectivity, and enhancing the event experience. They will be expected to take initiative and be a self-starter, able to work independently of others yet able to excel in a collaborative environment. They must maintain professionalism, show flexibility, be customer-service oriented, have a strong attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities, and remain composed under pressure of deadlines. The Campaign Specialist must be able to effectively communicate the mission, values, and scope of the institution.
- Provide excellent customer service to all donors, participants, and teams by responding promptly to requests and providing consistent year-round communication.
- Identify, recruit, cultivate, and support constituents and high-level volunteers to steward meaningful engagement with our mission and chapter community to ensure attainment of revenue goals.
- Work with volunteers, donors, participants, and committees to maximize their personal fundraising efforts, developing and implementing appropriate strategies, cultivation activities, and acknowledgement.
- Develop marketing and social media materials to promote the Big Climb.
- Act as an on-site manager during the Big Climb event weekend and supporting events, overseeing activities and staff, and managing vendors and volunteers to ensure a high-quality experience for participants and partners.
- Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing high-level volunteers, revenue generation activities, expense and fiscal controls, and marketing/promotions and logistics resulting in chapter revenue growth and achievement of revenue goals.
- Support the Senior Campaign Manager and act as a resource for Campaign Specialist(s) and Campaign Assistant(s).
- Provide input on the strategic plan for the campaign, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, volunteer/community engagement, timelines, and more.
- Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage and grow their support of the Big Climb.
- Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or donation of services needed for the campaign.
- Maintain a working knowledge of LLS's mission and programs to promote the Society's fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- 1 – 2 years fundraising, communications/outreach, sales, event planning experience
- Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy, advocacy and research
- Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
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 evenings or weekends.
Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) does not accept resumes from third party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to LLS employees or any company locations or email addresses. LLS is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by LLS Recruiting. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.