Development Manager - Hauppauge, United States - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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Hauppauge, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Provides event execution for either a large-scale premier event or a revenue portfolio driven by events and fundraising activities or leads and executes a revenue portfolio driven by priority relationships, account management, events and fundraising with accountability for a significant income target as well as mission and advocacy integration.

Ensures event goal achievement through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment and mobilization of diverse partners, constituents, and volunteers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for the achievement of significant revenue targets for either the execution of a largescale premier event or a portfolio of fundraising activities and events OR the achievement of up to a $350,000 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 bottomline 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.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE
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.

OTHER SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
Ability to recruit, train and motivate communitybased 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 computerbased information systems.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at:
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