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."

Responsible for managing and implementing independent elements of one (1) large fundraising campaign to achieve and exceed revenue goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in support of LLS’ mission, within the region and/or chapter's chartered area.

Reports to: Sr. Campaign Manager

 

Supervises: May supervise assigned staff

One of LLS’ newest and most exciting campaigns is Students of the Year. Philanthropic and passionate high school candidates engage in an exciting competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) "Student of the Year" title by raising funds for LLS blood cancer research. The Campaign Manager will work closely with the Sr. Campaign Manager and Campaign Specialist to develop and execute the Student of the Year (SOY) campaign, as well as other assigned events within the chapter.

• Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing high level volunteers, revenue generation activities, expense and fiscal controls and marketing/promotions and logistics resulting in chapter revenue growth and achievement of revenue goals.
• Oversee independent elements of Students of the Year.
• Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, timelines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising campaign, including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, overall success of the campaign and suggest improvements.
• Ensure revenue goals are attained by partnering with chapter leadership to identify, recruit, manage and steward volunteer committees and fundraising campaign participants.
• 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.
• Develop positive volunteer interactions through recruitment, mentoring, and providing comprehensive support for volunteer leadership and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of LLS.
• Manage and act as a resource to Campaign Specialists and Campaign Assistants relating to their fundraising campaigns and efforts, as well as provide input for hiring, promotion, performance, termination of those supervised.
• Supervise and train campaign staff in campaign best practices with an emphasis on volunteer development and fundraising.
• Identify, cultivate and lead campaign volunteers/donors/teams/participants by developing and implementing campaign appropriate strategies and relationship cultivation activities for successful recruitment, acknowledgement and retention of volunteers/donors/teams/participants
• Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support of LLS fundraising campaign(s).
• Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or donation of services needed for the campaign.
• Develop/modify marketing materials (brochures, recruitment, promotional flyers, pledge forms) to promote the fundraising campaign.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS's mission and programs to promote the Society's fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 – 4 years fundraising, communications, sales, marketing, event planning experience

Position Requirements:

• Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy, advocacy and research
• Able to supervise groups of employees and volunteers
• Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

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 the Chapter's designated area.
• Required to work evenings or weekends.

Organizational Priorities:

• Prioritize Research Programs: Pro-actively direct Grant and TAP programs to address specific research gaps and medical needs.
• Drive Advocacy & Policy Agenda: Develop a coordinated advocacy network and a robust internal policy capability that, together, can influence and educate key policy decision makers on priority access issues to break down barriers.
• Maximize Patient Impact: Reach more patients and have greater impact through improved efficiency, urgency and effectiveness of support, education, and information delivery.
• Increase Awareness: Raise LLS brand awareness and engagement to drive revenue & establish LLS as the leading cancer organization driving cures & access.
• Improve Net Profitability: Maximize net income from existing channels through prioritization, organizational alignment and optimization of resources.
• Diversify Revenue: Identify and develop high-growth, high-margin revenue opportunities focusing on volunteer initiatives, eRevenue, donor development and new partner development.
• Enhance Organizational Performance: Assess resources, improve productivity and optimize organizational capacity.

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.