Job Title: Development Manager - Walk
Department: Development
Reports to: Senior Director, Development
Location: Remote

Summary: Responsible for managing and implementing Shine A Light NF Walks in communities nationally to achieve and exceed revenue goals in support of CTF’s mission.

 

Responsibilities

Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing high level volunteers, active team management, sponsorship, expense and fiscal controls, marketing/promotions, logistics and risk management resulting in revenue growth and achievement of Shine A Light NF Walk budget goal.

Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including: reviewing, creating/enhancing and implementing best practices for achieving fundraising goals; budget recommendations; active team management; volunteer engagement; event planning; marketing/communications; and timelines.

Manage and own annual budget for assigned Shine A Light NF Walk.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the ongoing Walk events, including: fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, overall success of the event, and suggest improvements.

Ensure overall Development revenue goal is attained by collaborating with Donor Relations and Volunteer Engagement staff to identify, recruit, cultivate and steward volunteers, fundraising participants, and donors through the Shine A Light Walks.

Develop positive volunteer interactions through recruitment and mentoring, and provide comprehensive support for Walk Directors and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of CTF.

Collaborate with local volunteers to identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support of CTF fundraising campaigns.

Ensure an Event Day plan is in place with Walk Key Volunteers, including: overseeing registration, cash handling, venue set up, and the implementation of the Walk program and activities to ensure satisfaction of participants and resolution of problems.

Partner with the Senior Director of Development on the development and implementation of a comprehensive incentives strategy, including participant communications plan and fulfillment.

Maintain communications timeline and ensure website calendar of events is current.

Maintain a working knowledge of CTF’s mission and the capability to educate others on our goals, in order to promote fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business, Nonprofit Management or related subject.

Minimum of 4 years experience with national nonprofit event-based peer to peer fundraising or managing a portfolio of $800,000 or more.

Minimum 4 years experience managing leadership volunteers and committees.

Position Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful and committed to excellence.

Experience giving presentations to multiple audiences.

Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels.

Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Customer service driven approach.

Demonstrates the ability to learn new systems, processes, and ways of working in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment.

Knowledge of Google Workspace, Salesforce and Classy.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Required to attend Walk events and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Extensive travel required.

Light lifting and some physical activity may be required.