Associate Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement (Take Steps, Special Events) is a lead fundraising position responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies that generate revenue in support of the Foundation’s mission including, but not limited to, Take Steps and Special Event fundraising campaigns.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Implement Foundation best practices regarding recruitment and management of high-level volunteers, strategic initiatives, revenue generating activities and event day logistics resulting in meeting or exceeding revenue goals for both peer-to-peer and special event campaigns.
• Learn and understand the full scope of these diseases and use that knowledge to connect with patients in a meaningful way.
• Communicate shared vision by utilizing national campaign and marketing materials, adjusting as appropriate.
• Identify and cultivate corporate, healthcare and community partners who will maximize growth and revenue impact on fundraising campaigns.
• Recruit, engage and manage volunteer leaders and committee members to assist in implementing fundraising strategies that lead to revenue growth for peer-to-peer and special event programs.
• Develop impactful relationships within the patient, healthcare, and corporate community, empowering them to tell their stories through event experiences.
• In partnership with national and local staff, analyze and improve existing events by ensuring best practices are implemented.
• Prepare and manage budget (income and expense) and work plan (with timeline and deliverables) for the successful completion of fundraising events, programs and activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files for fundraising events, programs and activities and routinely review the status of each with the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and national staff to work collectively towards strategic team goals and local strategic operational plan.
• Develop and facilitate relationships for donor cultivation and engagement opportunities through execution of impactful events.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact local regions while advancing the Foundation’s mission, goals, and values.
• Support chapter fundraising activities and engage with other staff to drive organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of successful not-for-profit fundraising, preferably with a health-related organization.
• Demonstrated leadership success in the recruitment, engagement, and cultivation of high-impact volunteers.
• Demonstrated track record in committee development within fundraising campaigns.
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation and recognition, donor records and acknowledgement.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, generate revenue and analyze data to drive results and revenue growth.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with public speaking ability that will inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to teach, mentor and coach volunteers to achieve results.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff, board members, volunteers and donors.
• Self-motivated, results oriented leader with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage a budget.
• Skillful in balancing multiple and competing priorities.
• Proven capability of working with a variety of personality and leadership styles in a matrixed organization, and externally with volunteers and partners.
• High level of diplomacy, patience, and flexibility.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft suite and other technology, communications, and donor platforms.