Campaign Development Specialist (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 responsible for logistics, data management and coordination for LLS designated market and 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: Campaign Development ManagerSupervises:Individual ContributorLeads: VolunteersAccountabilities: Mission Integration

• Partner with Education Services and Health Research department to effectively communicate the LLS overall mission, programs, resources and priorities. Event Logistics Act as an on-site manager during the campaign fundraising event, overseeing activities, staff, vendors, and volunteers to ensure satisfaction of participants, and resolutions of problems
• Oversee logistics, timelines and other operational elements for assigned fundraising campaigns
• Provide input into the development ofa strategic plan for the peer to peer fundraising products, including revenue, budget, goals and timelines.
• Responsible for managing expense budgets as related to logistics
• Research and recommend event venues and location sites based on campaign standards and in coordination with National Shared Services, Logistics Team. Volunteer Development
  • Responsible for assigned peer to peer fundraising teams to achieve overall revenue goals
  • Works in conjunction with Volunteer Coordinator and collaborate with local relationship team and national shared service partners throughout LLS.Data Management
    • Manage data entry to ensure CRM and fundraising systems are accurate. Update systems in a timely manner. Provides reports to fundraising relationship team as needed
    • Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or in-kind donation of services as needed. Education & Experience Requirements:
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • 1-3years of experience
      • Knowledge of MS Office Suite
      • Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels 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
        • May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events
        • Travel within designated area.
        • 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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