The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc

Manager of Philanthropy - California

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2-4 years of frontline donor development experience
  • Formal training in various donor-focused fundraising strategies is a plus
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse groups internally and externally
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Support local donor cultivation events and identify prospects capable of high-impact donations
  • Communicate effectively about mission and program priorities with stakeholders
  • Manage a major gift portfolio targeting high-capacity donors, expanding from 50 to 80-100 prospects
  • Implement a moves management plan including stewardship strategies for donors
  • Conduct monthly prospecting sessions with campaign staff to identify major gift leads
  • Cultivate relationships with key regional donors and volunteers
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s mission and programs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off and federal paid holidays
  • Wellness program and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Summary: As part of a mission-centric, locally delivered, and nationally powered organization, this role serves as a front-facing major gift officer in the Region, responsible for mission integration, Philanthropy, and donor cultivation of individual philanthropists and family foundations capable of giving $10k-$50k within California. Duties and Responsibilities: Mission Integration
  • Responsible for supporting mission-centered, local donor cultivation events and prospecting $10k-%$50k+ high impact donors for regional and national stewardship activities.
  • Partner with the Philanthropy Director and the Education, Services and Health Research department to communicate the Blood Cancer United mission, programs, resources, and priorities effectively to internal and external audiences.
Philanthropy
  • Responsible for identifying and qualifying individual and foundation donor leads and managing a major gift portfolio of prospects capable of giving $10k-$50k+ with a portfolio size of 50+ prospects within the first year and working towards building a portfolio of 80-100 qualified prospects within year two.
  • Create and implement a robust moves management plan for donors and prospects within the assigned portfolio, including donor stewardship strategies and activities. Develop a re-engagement strategy for lapsed major gift donors from the past three years
  • Lead monthly-quarterly region Philanthropy prospecting sessions with all region campaign staff to identify major gift leads.
  • Support donor cultivation events and other donor engagement activities within the Region.
Donor Cultivation
  • Responsible for individual major giving through the engagement of region donors and volunteer leaders capable of giving $10k-$50k+
  • Cultivate relationships with key prospects within the designated Region
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the Blood Cancer United mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
#LI-Remote Key Competencies: Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-4 Years of frontline donor development experience
  • Formal training in annual giving, major gifts, foundation giving, planned giving, and other donor development activities is a plus
Position Requirements:
  • Collaborate with diverse groups internally and externally to achieve a common goal
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to make public presentations.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  • Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
  • Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
  • Local travel up to 30%
  • Required to work occasional nights and weekends
Employee Value Proposition: As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program. We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $71K to $94K. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a non-profit organization that funds research, patient services, advocacy, and education for blood cancer patients and their families. LLS was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York. The organization has chapters throughout the United States and Canada, and has invested more than $1.3 billion in research to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. LLS also provides a variety of support services to patients and their families, including financial assistance, education, and counseling. The organization is committed to improving the lives of blood cancer patients and their families.
Learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$400 million

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