Development Manager, Houston (Home-Based)

The physical location for the candidate selected must reside in Houston, Texas

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 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, global 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 Development Manager

The Development Manager serves as a leader and member of a community-based fundraising team for Susan G. Komen. This position will play a key role in the implementation of a year-round fundraising program. The Development Manager will assist in reaching the local market revenue goals. 

The key fundraising program and focus of the Development Manager will be the MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure: the signature events for Susan G. Komen.  This will include recruitment, retention and cultivation of corporate teams, top fundraisers, survivors / those living with metastatic disease, as well as executing the logistics of the event. This position will also be responsible for managing other revenue generating activities for the market as decided but the market leadership.   

What you will bring to the table

• Assist in the development and execution of year-round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals for the Market.    
• Working in collaboration with Community Development leadership and staff in local market, region and nationally, as well as, National Race/Walk Managers, execute strategic fundraising plan for year-round engagement and cultivation of participants of the market MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure events to meet revenue goals.  
• Expected to meet monthly fundraising goals for MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure, third party events, individual giving, employee engagement. and maintain budget in line with organizational guidelines.  
• Support Development Director in the strategic execution of revenue generating activities outside of the MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure series to drive revenue.  
• This role will require travel for prospecting, soliciting, and cultivating corporate engagement throughout a specific market, territory or assigned area(s). 
• Work in collaboration with national corporate partnership team to cultivate and activate national partners.  
• Assist in the management of communication with key constituents which include top fundraisers, top team captains, sponsors, and volunteers.    
• Develop and execute creative ways to motivate and interact with MORE THAN PINK Walk Team Captains and participants to aid in retention efforts. 
• Adhere to best practices and event timelines and drive accountability by the team. Ability to keep participants, donors, volunteers, and staff on track and motivated to reach revenue goals. 
• Work cross functionally with other Development Managers on larger national strategies.   
• Provides leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives. 
• Maintains a productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participates on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

We would love If you also have and are able to

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years fundraising experience overseeing $500K+ in revenue, through peer-to-peer fundraising events, major gifts and sponsorship.    
• Ability to close face to face sales and sponsorships. 
• Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills and demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders. 
• Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills. 
• Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunte