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Susan G. Komen · 1 day ago

Development Manager, Connecticut

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$49K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Susan G. Komen is a leading organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs. The Development Manager will be a key member of a community-based fundraising team, focusing on implementing year-round fundraising programs and achieving local market revenue goals.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of year-round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals for the Market

Working in collaboration with Community Development leadership and staff in local market, region and nationally, as well as, National Race/Walk Managers, execute strategic fundraising plans for year-round engagement and cultivation of participants of the market MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure events to meet revenue goals

Expected to meet monthly fundraising goals for MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure, third party events, individual giving, employee engagement. and maintain budget in line with organizational guidelines

Support Development Director in the strategic execution of revenue generating activities outside of the MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure series to drive revenue

Prospecting, soliciting, and cultivating corporate engagement throughout market area

This role will require travel throughout specific markets, territories or assigned areas, and will work in collaboration with national corporate partnership teams to cultivate and activate national partners

Assist in the management of communication through touchpoints with key constituents which include top fundraisers, top team captains, sponsors, and volunteers

Develop and execute creative ways to motivate and interact with MORE THAN PINK Walk Team Captains and participants to aid in retention efforts

Adhere to best practices and event timelines and drive accountability by the team. Ability to keep participants, donors, volunteers, and staff on track and motivated to reach revenue goals

Develop a working operational committee to support signature and special events by engaging and activating volunteers in committee chair positions. Conduct regular committee meetings and maintain communication to reach goals

Work cross functionally with other Development Managers on larger national strategies

Provides leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization

Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives

Maintains productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participates in regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

FundraisingEvent ManagementTeam ManagementVolunteer RecruitmentPeer-to-Peer FundraisingSales SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years' experience in fundraising, special events and team management with a priority in peer-to-peer fundraising

3 years fundraising experience overseeing $500K+ in revenue, through peer-to-peer fundraising events, major gifts and sponsorship

Ability to close face to face sales and sponsorships

Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills and demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders

Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills

Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals

Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively speak and present to individuals including high net worth donors, executive corporate management as well as small, mid-size and large groups

Familiar with the community and local non-profit space

Ability to research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines

Must be willing and able to travel through geographic service area with your own reliable transportation, up to 30%, including weekends