[Remote] Development Manager - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Cancer Society is dedicated to ending cancer as we know it, leveraging the talents of its employees and volunteers. The Development Manager will be responsible for executing large-scale events and managing a portfolio of fundraising activities to achieve significant revenue targets while engaging volunteers and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the achievement of significant revenue targets for either the execution of a large-scale premier event or a portfolio of fundraising activities and events OR the achievement of up to a three hundred and fifty thousand dollars revenue target individually for a portfolio of priority relationships, account management, fundraising activities and events
• Engages, recruits, stewards, trains and manages relationships with volunteers and customers to successfully execute fundraising plans and achieve revenue goals
• Effectively and efficiently completes activities and meets target deadlines in order to execute successful events or fundraising activities
• Assists event lead with volunteer and customer retention, recognition, and pipeline development, with a focus on high impact relationships and key volunteer leadership roles
• May also lead the development of relationships and engagement of target partners, organizations, corporations, and individuals
• Implements best practices for revenue growth, adjusting to customer experience survey results and feedback; drives and encourages creativity and innovation resulting in new revenue opportunities
• Monitors financial expenditures and progress to budget and takes appropriate measures to meet top and bottom-line goals ensuring a high return on investment
• Engages the community to create relevant, best in class experiences for priority constituents including participants, teams, sponsors, cancer survivors and caregivers; ensures event and activity details are expertly executed
• Actively collaborates with all development team members, Marketing, Cancer Control, and ACS CAN staff to maximize success; leverages opportunities to expand engagement of constituents through the collaborative account planning
• Ensures compliance with ACS policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, data management, and financial controls
• Models and fosters behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership, and is consistent with the cultural beliefs and values of the Society

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year related experience preferred, working within a multi-million dollar organization a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment
• Ability to recruit, train and motivate community-based volunteers
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, project management and meeting deadlines; strong planning and organizational skills
• Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills
• Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience in effectively addressing and resolving issues
• Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals, proactively address issues as they arise and mitigate risks associated to events
• Outcome driven; strong project management ability. Able to work through others to accomplish goals
• Strong market, community and constituent perspective
• Remains composed under stress, handles responses to criticism tactfully and delivers on organizational commitments
• Broad knowledge of the overall structure, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society including policies and procedures
• Proficient in computer-based information systems
• Must have access to car or be able to transport materials to and from meetings and special events/programs
• Must be able to staff evening and weekend meetings, events and programs
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs and perform set up/take down of event equipment

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical
• Dental
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness programs
• Professional development programs

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