Campaign Development Director (Illinois)

Company: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

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 chapters, 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."As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role is accountable for leading multiple staff teams and is able to build & maintain strong relationships with constituents 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.Key Relationships:Reports to: Executive DirectorSupervises: Campaign DevelopmentManager(s)Leads: Volunteers & CommitteesAccountabilities: 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 Staff Leadership & Development
• Create and implement an innovative strategic plan annually and revise periodically to ensure team exceeds all revenue goals
• Teach, train and consult fundraising staff in designated market area
• Responsible for the hiring, management, development & training of the peer to peer fundraising teams Volunteer Leadership & Development
• Collaborate to grow volunteer and corporate relationships across the market and throughout LLS
• Responsible for the recruitment and cultivation of high-level volunteer committees
• Teach, train and consult volunteer leaders in designated market area
• Responsible for the recruitment & cultivation of high level volunteer leadership
• Provide comprehensive volunteer support to ensure positive volunteer interaction Innovation in High Impact Fundraising
• Accountable for achieving high-impact peer to peer fundraising revenue goals
• Responsible for retaining & upgrading sponsorship for all productsEducation & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7-8 years ofrelatable experience 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
    • Local Travel up to 30%.
    • Required to work some evenings or weekends.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. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) does not accept resumes from third party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to LLS employees or any company locations or email addresses. LLS is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by LLS Recruiting. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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