Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.

Position Summary :

The Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement (Take Steps & Special Events) works in partnership with Foundation leaders, community volunteers and committees to drive growth and success in the Take Steps fundraising campaign and chapter Special Events. This individual will identify, recruit, train, and partner with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills and to help maximize their engagement to advance the mission of the Foundation.

This role will specifically manage the Take Steps Virginia Walk. In partnership with the Associate Director, the Manager will have responsibilities within the chapter’s largest fundraising campaigns, the Evening of Hope Gala and Crafting a Cure. The Manager will have fundraising responsibilities as well as administrative and operational.

The Manager travels throughout the designated market areas to meet with constituents and serves as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Manager will help to identify and cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in the IBD community.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days/week in our Washington, DC office and 3 days remote work each week.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Develop impactful relationships within the patient and corporate community empowering them to tell their stories through direct peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Go the extra mile to understand the full scope of these diseases and in turn, use that knowledge to connect with patients in a meaningful way. Communicate shared vision by utilizing national campaign and marketing materials, adjusting as appropriate.
• Create annual operational plan including marketing, budgeting, and project management to ensure success of the Take Steps campaign & special events.
• Ensure revenue goal is achieved by developing, implementing, and assessing year-round strategic fundraising plans for all Take Steps walks & special events. Plan includes campaign & special events revenue drivers, proactive team/committee engagement, acquisition, day of experience, sponsorship and data-revenue tracking and assessment. Make timely adjustments to fundraising strategies as needed.
• Prioritize relationship development. Deliver excellent customer service to all donors, participants, corporate partners and teams by understanding their interests, responding promptly to requests and providing consistent year-round communication.
• Manage and execute logistics to provide day-of event experience for corporate partners, patients, and supporters.
• Oversee the production of collateral materials for fundraising events, programs and activities.
• Collaborate with local and national staff to work towards strategic chapter goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete database, records and files for events, programs, and activities.

Volunteer Engagement

• Build a compelling vision for growth and collaboration with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve this vision.
• Work with leadership volunteer and committees to identify, recruit, and engage volunteers who have potential to make a significant impact.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability and recognition.
• Partner with and provide comprehensive support to volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.
• Other duties as required.

Special Events

• Take a lead role in planning, directing, and implementing special events.
• Analyze and improve existing events by ensuring best practices are implemented.
• Partner with Executive Director in the execution of individual/foundation/corporate giving initiatives.
• Conduct planning and evaluative meetings with Executive Director and assigned volunteers relative to each fundraising event, program, and activity.
• Oversee the production of all collateral materials related to fundraising events, programs, and activities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in not-for-profit fundraising.
• Skilled in building and sustaining meaningful relationships.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with board members, volunteers, and donors.
• Aptitude for planning, budgeting, and time management.
• Exceptional written/oral presentation and communication skills.
• Computer skills including basic data management and Microsoft Office suite.
• Creative thinker/problem solver.
• Skillful in balancing multiple and competing priorities.
• Proven capability of working with a variety of personality and leadership styles in a matrixed organization, and externally with volunteers and partners.
• Independent, self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel locally up to 25%.

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