The physical location for the candidate selected must be in our Midwest region and within the contiguous United States.

WHO WE ARE

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. 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. 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 have 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 VP, Community Development Strategy & Midwest

The Vice President, Community Development Strategy and Midwest Region serves as the regional fundraising leader for Susan G. Komen  that is responsible for the strategy, budget and management of multiple fundraising markets and channels. This leader will be tasked with driving a major source of revenue for the organization through MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure, special events, third parties, corporate and employee engagement, DIY and Individual Giving.  The Vice President will manage. Revenue strategy for one or more of Komen’s key fundraising areas overseeing a program development team responsible for the centralized strategy, resources, technology and marketing. These areas include one of the following: (1) Workplace Giving and Program,(2) Revenue Strategy team, (3) Sports and School-Based Fundraising and (4) Development Programs which include DIY fundraising, Third Party fundraising and mission and social events. Each Vice President of a Region will oversee the growth strategy and programmatic design of one of these four areas.  

This representative will work closely with organizational leadership to represent their region, work collaboratively with internal fundraising teams and contribute to fundraising strategy for Susan G. Komen.  The VPR, Community Development Strategy & MIDWEST region  will also represent the organization as a community and non-profit leader in their Region and beyond. Collaboration will be essential in working with other Development teams in identifying Major Donors, Corporate Partners and Community leaders in their Region to drive fundraising opportunities across the organization. They will also identify and implement strategies to strengthen our fundraising programs for both internal teams and external audiences. The VP Community Development Strategy & Midwest Region will oversee a fundraising team throughout the region and is responsible for the annual development plan of their program area and budget and works cross functionally with other departments at Komen to meet strategic goals. 

What you will bring to the table

• Develop year-round fundraising strategy to meet revenue goals for the Region and through your assigned development area focus. Identifying and laying out clear strategies for growth through program design, and execution.
• Oversee and lead State Executive and Executive Directors in each market as well as the development program team.
• Drive a culture of innovation through supporting and developing new fundraising strategies.
• Conduct regular strategy meetings with markets to ensure best practices and timelines are being followed. Gaps are identified and strategies are developed to overcome barriers and increase results.
• Oversee the development of internal workgroups and set clear annual goals and objectives ensuring that they deliver for the broader Community Development team.
• Set strategy, budget oversee program development team responsible for the centralized strategy, resources, technology and marketing. These areas include one of the following: (1) Workplace Giving and Program,(2) Revenue Strategy team, (3) Sports and School-Based Fundraising and (4) Development Programs which include DIY fundraising, Third Party fundraising and mission and social events. Each Vice President of a Region will oversee the growth strategy and programmatic design of one of these four areas.
• Work across Community Development regional teams and development teams to drive revenue achievement and continuity through the support of the new revenue team. Create annual pl