Huntsman Cancer FoundationDevelopment Specialist
Application deadline: February 5,
2013. E-mail resume/cover letter.
Salary:
$40,000
Annual fundraising expectation: $400,000 annually. Salary adjustment possible following six-month probationary period.
Annual fundraising expectation: $400,000 annually. Salary adjustment possible following six-month probationary period.
Huntsman
Cancer Foundation (the fundraising arm for Huntsman Cancer Institute), seeks a dynamic,
self-motivated development professional for its development efforts. Although this position will interface with
events that serve as the organization’s brand in the marketplace, a
professional with a sales background is sought over one with logistical or
event experience. Success will solely be
judged by bottom-line fundraising output during this organization’s time of
unprecedented growth and expectations.
Contribution to the organization will be chiefly recruiting new event
sponsors at the $10,000-$100,000 level.
The preference is that the individual be comfortable managing a
portfolio of potential donors and fitting their marketing and community budgets
with opportunities to fund expanding cancer research.
The
Specialist will establish a plan and strategy to expand the donor base with
corporate and individual givers in line with foundation vision and values,
finding a fit for that company through events, employee giving, or a cause
marketing campaign. He or she is
encouraged to manage a team of grassroots advocates, volunteer committees, and
survivor ambassadors to help open doors and serve as a liaison within different
industries. The Specialist will report to the Director of Outreach, but will
operate in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develops a business plan and outreach strategy for the community that ensures attainment of the foundation’s financial goals.
- Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to discover new donors.
- Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
- Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
- Creates and conducts proposal presentations and comfortable public speaking.
- Controls expenses to ensure the maximum dollar funds HCI.
- Provides stewardship over third-party fundraising initiatives raising $10,000-$25,000.
- Assists in crafting employee giving proposals to companies.
- Skilled in writing and managing media including social and web site maintenance, as necessary.
- Adheres to all organization policies, procedures and philanthropy ethics codes including general discretion and patient privacy.
- Recruits, tests, and retains interns and advocates based on criteria agreed upon by senior management.
Job Specifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in sales management
- Experience with database solutions and large, complex organizations.
- Strong understanding of cancer research and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
- Preference given to candidate with proven fundraising track record.
- Ability to be a self-starter, working independently within a team environment.
