Campaign Manager

The Hartford Light The Night Walk will be one of four walks executed in FY'19 by the Connecticut Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter. The Hartford Light The Night Manager will work remotely and must be local to the Hartford, CT metropolitan area. The anticipated revenue for FY'19 is $200,000.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years fundraising, communications, sales, marketing experience with an emphasis on fundraising / team management.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates professional maturity and judgment.
• Ability to work with different leadership styles and personalities.
• 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.
• May be required to work some evenings or weekends

• Manage all aspects of the Connecticut Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter’s Light The Night Walk for Hartford, CT.
• Manage budget and control expenses to effectively meet or exceed a revenue budget of $200,000 in fiscal year 2018.
• Effectively recruit and manage new fundraising teams and sponsors. Analyze new business opportunities that may lead to donor and sponsor expansion.
• Identify, build and cultivate relationships with corporate entities and community leaders to promote sponsorship growth and corporate / community partnerships.
• Ensure growth of the Light The Night Campaign through motivation of participants and implementation of key fundraising elements.
• Work collaboratively with all departments across the chapter in order to achieve desired fundraising goals.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS’s mission and programs to promote the Society’s fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned