Responsible for managing and implementing multiple independent elements on multiple large fundraising campaign(s) or core event(s) within the Special Events department to achieve and exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in support of LLS’ mission, within the California Southland chapter's chartered area.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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.
- Oversee all event-based elements for the Man & Woman of the Year and Students of the Year campaigns. These elements may include, but are not limited to, venue scouting, event planning, contracting & budgeting, volunteer recruitment & management, auction management and program concept & scripting.
- Act as an on-site manager during the campaign fundraising event(s), overseeing activities, staff, vendors, and volunteers to ensure satisfaction of participants, and resolutions of problems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising campaign(s) and event(s), including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, overall success of the campaign and suggest improvements.
- Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or donation of services needed for the campaign(s).
- Contribute to the achievement of net revenue goals for the Special Events campaigns by tracking & staying within approved budgeted expenses.
- Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, and timelines.
- Recruit, cultivate and retain corporate, media and in-kind sponsorships, developing personalized materials and activation experiences for all Special Events campaign sponsors/potential sponsors.
- Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support of LLS fundraising campaign(s).
- Maintain event websites and other online/social media presence.
- Develop/modify marketing materials (brochures, recruitment, promotional flyers, pledge forms) to promote the fundraising campaigns.
- Manage and act as a resource to temporary and full-time Campaign Specialists and Campaign Assistants relating to their fundraising campaigns and efforts, as well as provide input for hiring, promotion, performance, termination of those supervised.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS's mission and programs to promote the Society's fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills/Experience:
Experience Requirements:
- 2 – 4 years fundraising, communications, sales, marketing, event planning experience
- Or, previous experience as a Campaign Specialist
Position Requirements:
- Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy, advocacy and research
- Able to supervise groups of employees and volunteers
- Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
- Good 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.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 21 2017
Active Until:
Jan 20 2018
Hiring Organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry:
Nonprofit