Responsible for managing and implementing key elements of the New York City Light The Night campaign in support of LLS’ mission, and to achieve and exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) within the New York City chapter's chartered area.
Areas of Responsibility:
The New York City chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society seeks a Sr. Campaign Manager to partner with the Campaign Director to lead and execute the chapter's Light The Night campaign. Light The Night is a 2 1/2 mile walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by blood cancers. The new York City chapter's Light The Night campaign has a revenue goal of 3 million in fiscal year 2019.
Responsibilities
- With Campaign Director, oversee all aspects of the New York City chapter's Light The Night Walk.
- 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.
- Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for Light The Night, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, and timelines.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Light The Night, including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, and overall success of the campaign.
- Ensure revenue goals are met by partnering with chapter leadership to identify, recruit, manage and steward volunteer committees and event participants.
- Act as an on-site manager during Light The Night, overseeing activities, staff, vendors, and volunteers to ensure satisfaction of participants, and resolutions of problems.
- Develop positive volunteer interactions 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.
- Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage them in Light The Night.
- Manage and act as a resource to Campaign Managers, Specialist, and Campaign Assistants relating to their fundraising campaigns and efforts, as well as provide input for hiring, promotion, performance, termination of those supervised.
- Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or donation of services needed for Light The Night.
- Develop/modify marketing materials (brochures, recruitment, promotional flyers, pledge forms) to promote the fundraising campaign.
- 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.
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.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 27 2018
Active Until:
Mar 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry:
Nonprofit