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Fundraising Campaign Manager

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Columbia, SC, USA
Full-time

Responsible for managing and implementing Student Series campaign in chapter office to achieve and exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) within the region and/or chapter's chartered area.

Responsible for managing and implementing Student Series campaign in chapter office to achieve and exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) within the region and/or chapter's chartered area.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversee all aspects of the Student Series fundraising campaign, where students gain the unique experience of helping thousands of people in their fight against blood cancers. The Student Series program teaches service learning, character education and philanthropy in schools. Fundraising programs are tailored to each school level so students can grow with the Student Series and have an even greater impact on the lives of patients.
  • Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing the participation of schools in the Student Series program, revenue generation activities, expense and fiscal controls and marketing/promotions and logistics resulting in chapter revenue growth and achievement of revenue goals.
  • Management responsibility includes supervising account team- training, developing and mentoring campaign staff in campaign best practices with an emphasis on volunteer development and fundraising strategy
  • Ensure revenue goals are attained by partnering with chapter leadership to identify, recruit, manage and steward fundraising campaign participants
  • Responsible for  securing, growing, and retaining accounts and providing outstanding customer service
  • Develop positive relationships with schools through recruitment, mentoring, and providing comprehensive support for volunteer leadership and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of LLS.
  • Extensive daily travel within the designated territory required
  • Identify, cultivate and lead campaign volunteers/donors/teams/participants by developing and implementing campaign appropriate strategies and relationship cultivation activities for successful recruitment, acknowledgement and retention of volunteers/donors/teams/participants
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills i.e. perform education based presentations at schools and planning/strategy sessions with school staff and student leaders
  • Ability to plan and work independently while managing a field based team
  • Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment
  • Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support of LLS fundraising campaign(s).
  • Highly effective organization, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, high level of communication,  negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to set aggressive goals, accomplish strong results through strong volunteer recruitment and management
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS's mission and programs to promote LLS's fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills/Experience: 

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • 4 years fundraising, sales, marketing, communications, event planning experience
  • Previous experience as a Campaign Manager

Position Requirements: 

  • Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy & advocacy and research.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in nonprofit and volunteer management, with an emphasis on proven fundraising results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels.
  • Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in volunteer development and cultivation.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence.
  • Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles.
  • Highly organized and professional.
  • Resourcefulness, promotions savvy and problem solving acumen.
  • 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.

Organization Info

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
Rye Brook, NY, United States
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 16 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry: 
Nonprofit