Campaign Fundraising Specialist - Minneapolis, Madison, or Milwaukee

Join Blood Cancer United

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: Blood Cancer United is a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization, relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. To help achieve this mission, this role is responsible for logistics, data management and coordination for Blood Cancer United designated market and peer-to-peer fundraising products to exceed revenue goals for Blood Cancer United mission, within a designated market area.

Core Responsibilities/ Primary Duties

• Mission Integration
  • Partner with Education, Services and Health Research department to effectively communicate the Blood Cancer United 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 of a 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 Blood Cancer United.
• 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.

#LI-Hybrid Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2 - 4 years' experience in a related role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of business processes and apply resources efficiently.
• Works under moderate supervision, demonstrating the ability to manage some project work, and may be responsible for fundraising activities.
• Work typically requires interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and involves communicating complex information.
• Successfully demonstrates the following:
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Use of digital and social media
  • Collaboration skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to supervise and lead a group of volunteers
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• 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.

Employee Value Proposition: As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

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.

Disclaimer

Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.

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