Fundraising Manager, 3-Day Event Series (Home Based)

WHO WE ARE

Susan G. Komen brings a home office based working environment for each specified local community. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a 3-Day Fundraising Manager

The Fundraising Manager will play a crucial role in the success of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series and will be responsible for contributing to the multi-million-dollar Series goal.  You’ll manage participant programs and work closely with participants to meet or exceed walker recruitment, retention, and fundraising goals.  You’ll cultivate and steward participants of Susan G. Komen’s 3-Day and own a personal and team fundraising goal driven by the management of your portfolio. 

What you will bring to the table 

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit new participants for fundraising events.
• Relationship Manager for high value participants who fundraise between $2,500- $100,000.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar portfolio.
• Responsible to retain and grow relationships with current participants, providing ongoing support and motivation to ensure their continued involvement.
• Execute year-round stewardship touch plan adjusting tactics to meet financial goals.
• Provide participants individual coaching plans utilizing resources, tools, and best practices to enhance their fundraising efforts.
• Utilize data driven reports to measure fundraising progress and devise strategy for your pipeline providing regular updates to participants and management.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure successful execution of fundraising events.
• Assist in planning, organizing and executing participant-related activities before, during, and after events.
• Ensure participants have a positive and rewarding experience at events.
• Conduct virtual and in person meetings to educate participants on effective fundraising ideas, overall event experience expectations and community social hours.
• Act as a liaison between participants and the organization, addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
• Work cross functionally with departments and across the organization to align fundraising efforts with overall organizational goals.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of new fundraising initiatives.
• Support other team members as needed to achieve collective goals.
• Responsible for portfolio management in Salesforce tracking all actions, notes and coaching plans in Salesforce. 
• On-site relationship management of participant relationships at events

We know you have and will be able to

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, participant management, or a related role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire- both written and verbally.
• Experience managing a revenue goal and portfolio between $1-$5 million, with demonstrated growth.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently. 
• Flexible and able to go with the flow.
• Comfortable speaking occasionally in a small or large group setting both in-person and virtually.
• Compassionate and professional as you will be interacting with some participants who are currently in treatment, breast cancer survivors and thrivers. (metastatic)
• Computer savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in Blackbaud’s Luminate Online and Salesforce preferred but not required.
• Ability to support an overall strategic business plan, to see the big picture and understand ho