Campaign Development Manager - Light the Night - New Orleans

About the role

At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office, or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. This role is responsible for building relationships with fundraising volunteers while implementing innovative peer-to-peer fundraising products to exceed revenue goals for Blood Cancer United's mission within a designated market area.

Responsibilities

• Mission Integration
  • Partner with Education, Services, and Health Research departments to effectively communicate the Blood Cancer United overall mission, programs, resources, and priorities.
  • Organize mission-centered, local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors for national stewardship activities.
• Fundraising & Relationship Building
  • Drive high-impact peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals.
  • Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for peer-to-peer fundraising products, including revenue, budget, goals, and timelines.
  • Execute an innovative strategic plan developed annually and revised periodically to ensure the team exceeds all revenue goals.
  • Collaborate with the local relationship team and national shared service partners throughout Blood Cancer United.
• Volunteer and Network Management
  • Recruit and cultivate high-level volunteer committees.
  • Recruit fundraising volunteers who participate in peer-to-peer fundraising products, resulting in revenue growth and achievement of goals.
  • Identify and network with constituents and key donors to engage their support of Blood Cancer United fundraising products.
  • Develop recruitment plans and actively secure new partners through independent research, prospecting, and volunteer relationship building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a directly relatable role.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of campaign success requirements and execution, including KPIs.
• Proven strength in relationship building, volunteer recruitment, and sales skills.
• Ability to successfully manage individual accounts of 5-figures+.
• Planning and owning campaign development and resource management.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of multiple sales channels including digital and social media.
• Strong collaboration skills with Mission Teams and other organizational partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and lead a group of volunteers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively.
• Ability to influence and persuade others.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical demands are minimal 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 designated area.
• Required to work some evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403b retirement plan with generous paid time off.
• Federal paid holidays throughout the year.
• Wellness program and employee assistance program.

The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members.