Development Manager - Endurance Events

  American Cancer Society
  Philadelphia, PA
  Marketing/Events/Promotions
  Posted/Updated: 03/13/23

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

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 large-scale 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 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

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 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.

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.



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