Director, Growth Initiatives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement a detailed fundraising strategy that includes the cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship of constituents.

• Reach out to potential constituents, fundraising groups, and external leaders.

• Collaborate with the Vice President and key stakeholders to establish and maintain a prospect pipeline.

• Discover new opportunities and prepare materials aimed at acquiring and retaining fundraising groups.

• Foster partnerships with external leaders that align with partner objectives and the organization's goals.

• Offer guidance and coaching to regional teams on account strategies, volunteer groups, revenue-generating activities, and fiscal management.

• Work alongside the Vice President on plans concerning assigned products and initiatives.

• Oversee national campaign projects, which include tool development, data collection and analysis, training support, and other related initiatives.

• Increase collegiate involvement and enhance strategic partnerships.

• Represent Blood Cancer United with professionalism, credibility, and alignment with our mission.

• Meet annual revenue targets through tailored fundraising and account strategies.

• Generate forecasts and projection reports that assess recruitment, fundraising efficiency, engagement, satisfaction, and campaign outcomes.

• Maintain awareness of the organization's mission, programs, and priorities.

• Carry out additional related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of eight years of experience in fundraising or sales.

• Proven track record in engaging leaders and achieving fundraising or revenue objectives.

• Strong foundation in constituent recruitment, relationship management, cultivation, and stewardship.

• Familiarity with a constituent relationship management system, preferably Salesforce.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in negotiation and solution-oriented problem-solving.

• Advanced understanding of fundraising, sales, pipeline development, moves management, account strategy, and constituent stewardship.

• Capability to create prospect pipelines and formulate strategic plans that convert opportunities into ongoing participation and revenue.

• Ability to lead individuals or cross-functional teams to pursue and secure major opportunities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills.

• Skill in building and sustaining trust and rapport with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Competent in analyzing performance data, preparing forecasts, and refining strategies.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Occasional weekend and evening work may be necessary.

• Expected territory travel of approximately 25% to 50%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 403b retirement plan

• Generous paid time off

• Federal paid holidays

• Wellness program

• Employee assistance program

• Annual incentive plan

• Competitive benefits package

• Remote work arrangement