Responsible for driving growth in assigned key markets by providing strategic direction to RVPs, Executive Directors, and Student Series Staff in assigned chapters/markets. The Director of Campaign Excellence will provide consultation; contribute to performance management of staff; and development of short and long range plans, key drivers and best practices for the field. Assist the VP, Campaign Excellence with development of tools, materials and content and may assist in hiring for key Student Series field positions. The National Student Series Team is responsible for creating a culture of excellence and achieving the Society’s overall revenue goal for Student Series and the National Campaign Goal.
- Develop the comprehensive strategic plan for the assigned Student Series campaign markets which includes organizational best practices, specific revenue targets and expense budget, timeline, logistics, volunteer activities and recruitment, marketing, logistics and sponsorship plan for each event.
- Intense consultation and support to select events, including responsibility for ensuring KPIs are met in the field
- Participate in key volunteer field meetings to drive best practice outcomes
- 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.
- Model & Coach 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.
- Responsible for supervising and training campaign staff in achieving fundraising goals.
- Identify target audiences and build appropriate recruitment and fundraising strategies to successfully recruit, acknowledge, and retain and upgrade event donors/participants.
- Ongoing strategic consultation to RVPs, EDs and Senior staff in regards to campaign strategy, staff and volunteer performace and talent hiring and evaluation.
- Produce forecasting and projections reports by evaluating the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, and overall success of the 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.
- 6 - 8 years fundraising, sales, marketing, communications, event planning experience
- Internal candidates with previous Student Series experience with direct campaign management and oversight a plus.
- Demonstrated credibility with proven results
- Collaborate with Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy & advocacy and research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels
- Strong background in volunteer recruitment, management and cultivation
- Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence.
- Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles.
- Highly organized and professional demeanor.
- 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 up to 75%.
- Required to work evenings and/or weekends.
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.