What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Program and Development Manager position at Illinois CancerCare?
Overview:
Salary Pay Range: $45,000 to $70,000
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, travel stipend (if applicable), and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
Responsibilities:
The Illinois CancerCare Foundation Program and Development Manager will primarily be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the Foundation’s fundraising, including but not exclusive to, the major gifts recognition program, annual fund, and special events. The Program and Development Manager works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fund raising endeavors.
Salary Pay Range: $45,000 to $70,000
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, travel stipend (if applicable), and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
- Execute a portfolio of community based events.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
- Create fundraising goals and solicit funds to ensure goal achievement through effective leadership, engagement, empowerment and mobilization of volunteers.
- Oversee the efficacy and efficiency of all Foundation related activities.
- Meet all target deadlines in order to execute successful events.
- Direct and coordinate solicitation of funds.
- Identify new donors and revenue opportunities at the community level.
- Recruit, engage, train and manage relationships with community volunteers
- Facilitate Foundation volunteer retention and ensure meaningful volunteer recognition.
- Act as liaison with funding partners and organizations
- Assist in developing major gift opportunities and writing grant proposals
- Create functional strategies, develop and monitor budgets to support fundraising programs and take appropriate measures to meet top line and bottom line goals ensuring a high ROI in meeting revenue targets.
- Maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with Illinois CancerCare, P.C. and Illinois CancerCare Foundation peers.
- Model and foster behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership and is consistent with the values, goals and objectives of the Foundation to create an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, empowerment and dedication to our mission.
- Partner with all Foundation staff in the day-to-day performance of event support.
- Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.
- Proficiency in all department processes.
- Adherence to the ILCC employee handbook, HIPAA policies and ILCC code of conduct.
- Must be available to work evening and weekend committee meetings, events and programs.
- This is a salaried position and requires additional work hours as needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires sitting at desk for extensive periods of time.
- Loading, unloading, setup and teardown of event materials.
- Requires lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires periodic bending, reaching, squatting, stooping.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS/TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such.
- The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
- Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed.
- Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients.
- Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment.
- Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Action oriented – takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Builds networks – effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Collaborates – builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives engagement – creates a climate where people (staff/volunteers) are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Customer focus – builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Being resilient - rebound quickly from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Drives results – strives to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
- Attracts top volunteer talent – attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Flexibility and openness to process changes
- Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with the patients, public, providers, management and staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand and respond to detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn, Electronic Medical Record system, Donor Management system, and Mobile Bidding system.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to maintain a neat work station and report to work on time.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and providers.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to learn all duties listed in the job description.
- Ability to respond calmly, compassionately and effectively with issues relating to patient care or emergencies.
TRAITS
- Maintains a positive and compassionate atmosphere for patients, families, and members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively with others and willingly assists when needed.
- Supports the Illinois CancerCare and Illinois CancerCare Foundation Mission and Values.
- Follows the practice and departmental standards of attendance, appearance, policies and procedures.
- Accepts constructive coaching contribute creative solutions to improve job performance.
- Presents and promotes a positive public image of Illinois CancerCare and the Illinois CancerCare Foundation in public.
- Takes pride and exhibits loyalty in working for Illinois CancerCare and the Foundation.
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and 3-5 years of progressive event management and development experience.
Experience with OneCause, Donor Perfect, Square, Canva, and Microsoft Suite a plus.
Medical background a plus.
Salary : $45,000 - $70,000
