Fundraising Specialist

The physical location for the candidate selected must be 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 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 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 Fundraising Specialist

The Specialist serves as a 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 Specialist will assist in reaching the community development revenue goals.

The key fundraising program and focus of the Specialist will be the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure: the signature events for Susan G. Komen and will also include ancillary events such as and not limited to DIY and third-party events. This will include recruitment, retention and cultivation of teams, fundraisers, survivors / those living with metastatic disease.

What you will bring to the table

• Expected to meet weekly outreach, fundraising, recruitment and outreach goals.
• Utilize resources and materials for training and resource needs as developed.
• Maintain an ongoing pipeline of fundraising participants.
• Ensure best practices are implemented.
• Deliver regular status reports to drive relationship building, fundraising and recruitment.
• Deliver stellar relationship management and be an effective team player as part of the overall relationship to Komen.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

We know you have and will be able to

• Have 1-2 years experience in peer-to-peer fundraising events, corporate partnerships and employee engagement preferred.
• Strong recruitment skills and demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to participants.
• Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership sponsors, donors and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.
• Familiarity and experience in use of fundraising and technology platforms such as Blackbaud/TeamRaiser and Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We would love if you also have

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship preferred.
• Robust customer service experience is required and can substitute for education. Customer service experience including phone, text and email is a must.

So, what's in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Competitive salary range of $18.97 - 23.08/hour; exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

SORRY NO AGENCIES

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States. In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.