Campaign Fundraising Manager - Light the Night - Columbia, SC

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, 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 mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role is accountable for building relationships with fundraising volunteers while implementing innovative peer to peer fundraising products to exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) mission, within a designated market area. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Campaign Development Director

Supervises: May supervise Campaign Development Specialist

Leads: May manage volunteers, committees

Duties And Responsibilities

• Mission Integration
• Partner with Education, Services and Health Research department to effectively communicate the LLS overall mission, programs, resources, and priorities.
• Responsible for organizing mission centered, local donor cultivation events and prospecting 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 the peer to peer fundraising products, including revenue, budget, goals and timelines.
• Execute innovative strategic plan developed annually and revised periodically to ensure team exceeds all revenue goals.
• Collaborate with local relationship team and national shared service partners throughout LLS.
• Volunteer Management
• Responsible for the recruitment and cultivation of high-level volunteer committees
• Responsible for recruiting 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 LLS fundraising products.
• Develop recruitment plans and actively secure new partners through independent research, prospecting and volunteer relationship building.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience
  
  

Position Requirements

• Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy, advocacy and research
• Able to supervise groups of 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 designated area.
• LLS has a 35-hour work week
• This is a Non-Exempt, hourly paid role
• Required to work some evenings or weekends.
  
  

Employee Value Proposition

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an 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, at LLS we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

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.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.