Campaign Development Director

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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."

https://www.lls.org/

Position Details

Campaign Development Director
Job
Full-time
3/24/2023
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization, this role is accountable for leading a staff team of four (4) and is able to build and 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 the market area. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures.

As a valued member of LLS, 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.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s Strategic Talent Partner.

Accountabilities:

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 products

Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree 
  • 7-8 years of relatable 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.

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