Manager, Team for Cures - Walk/Run (Chicago)

MMRF OVERVIEW:The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is the largest nonprofit in the world solely focused on accelerating a cure for each and every multiple myeloma patient. We drive the development and delivery of next-generation therapies, leverage data to identify optimal and more personalized treatment approaches and empower myeloma patients and the broader community with information and resources to extend their lives. Central to our mission is our commitment to advancing health equity so that all myeloma patients can benefit from the scientific and clinical advances we pursue. Since our inception, the MMRF has committed over $500 million for research, opened nearly 100 clinical trials, and helped bring 15+ FDA-approved therapies to market, which have tripled the life expectancy of myeloma patients. To learn more, visit MMRF Core Values:At the MMRF our core values define both who we are and how we work together as an organization. We believe in investing in our team and building a culture that will help us pursue our highest level mission to accelerate a cure for each and every multiple myeloma patient. Our five core values are expressed below:Prioritize Patients - Patients are at the center of everything we do. Every decision we make is grounded in the needs and best interests of the patients we serve.Drive Innovation - We are committed to pursuing big, bold ideas. Taking risks, trying new approaches, and challenging the status quo are necessary to speed new discoveries.Deliver Solutions - Taking on complicated challenges is what sets us apart. To deliver results, we must be decisive, take action, and act with urgency on behalf of the myeloma community.Do It Together - We know that together, we are stronger. We work cross-functionally with the entire community to achieve our mission and are invested in the success of others.Build Trust - We build trust-based relationships. We advocate for each and every myeloma patient by committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion and treating others with respect.Position Overview:The Manager, Team for Cures (WalkRun) is a key role on the peer-to-peer fundraising team.The Manager is responsible for providing leadership and deploying peer-to-peer fundraising best practices to drive the successful implementation of the MMRF's WalkRun program in their assigned region(s), while ensuring financial goals are met. The Manager, Team for Cures (WalkRun) reports to the Director, Team for Cures. You will supervise staff while overseeing your own walkrun event. This position is remote-based and the candidate must reside in the Greater Chicago area. This is a revenue-generating role on a team that values relationship-building, strong communication skills, innovation, project management skills, and accountability.The ideal candidate is a seasoned peer-to-peer fundraising professional with at least two seasons overseeing a regional walkrun program or similar. The candidate is data-driven and demonstrates strong business acumen, professionalism, and possess leadership and coaching qualities. In this role, the Manager will be part of a team responsible for reaching and exceeding fundraising goals to support the MMRF's mission"”while being a strategic partner in developing revenue expansion plans. The candidate will help to develop, execute, and optimize the peer-to-peer fundraising program, with a focus on walkrun events and volunteer-participant engagement. The candidate will also drive the development of a local volunteer committee, securing local corporate partnerships, and help support the development of wrap-aroundthird party fundraising events to benefit team fundraising.Key responsibilities for this role include prospecting and acquiring volunteer fundraisersparticipants, providing tailored support and fundraising coaching to staff, participants, and volunteers. Additionally, this role is tasked with promoting ongoing customer-service centered outreach and support to ensure participants are engaged in fundraising, volunteerism, and community-building. This role is critical to the participantteam captain recruitment strategy and will offer ideas to support revenue expansion.We are seeking a candidate that is a strong project manager, possesses excellent communication skills, is personable, a solid cross-team collaborator, and appreciates (and is knowledgeable about) successful peer-to-peer fundraising best practices"”ready to implement these best practices to grow a walkrun program through the acquisition, activation, cultivation, and stewardship of participants. Essential Functions: LeadershipInform, monitor, and achieve event revenue and participation goalsRecruit, train, coach, and manage staff to achieve revenue and team goalsProvide guidance and support to team members for fundraising efforts in alignment with program strategiesTeach and empower direct report(s) on how to effectively boost revenue in their assigned markets, providing tactical influence and support.Utilize data to drive positive outcomes and affect growthEvent Management and DevelopmentAssist in the development of recruitment strategies for participants and team captains, driving implementationEstablish, build, and empower local volunteer committeesSecure corporate partnershipsCreate event plans including budgets, timelines, and logisticsFundraising and Revenue GrowthEducate walkrun participants on peer-to-peer fundraising techniquesExplore new opportunities for program expansion for walkrun, wraparound, and third party events in assigned region(s).Develop business plans to maximize revenue and control expensesGenerate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for fundraising eventsManage key event relationships to optimize revenueCollaborate alongside colleagues to maximize revenue and control expensesIdentify and engage community and corporate leaders to drive local engagement and fundraisingMarketing and CommunicationsLaise with partner agencies to ensure the successful launch of our experiential fundraising events, from website launch to event day.Assist in the development of fundraising communications.Relationship ManagementCultivate relationships with participants, sponsors, and volunteersManage vendor relationshipsMaintain constituent information in SalesforceRepresent the organization at public events and media opportunitiesStrategic PlanningCreate innovative recruitment strategiesDevelop data-driven action plansCollaborate with Marketing for targeted recruitmentExecute operational plans for participant acquisition and retentionQualifications:Required2.5+ years leadership experience in a peer-to-peer fundraising program3+ years direct walk or run program fundraising experienceStrategic planning and revenue growth expertiseProven track record of exceeding goalsStrong communication and team leadership skillsExcellent writing skillsEvent coordination and large-scale fundraising successBudget management and contract knowledgeExcellent customer service and CRM proficiencyProject management and multitasking abilitiesWillingness to travel, including select weekendsGoal-oriented with ability to motivate and empower othersProven ability to motivate others to reach common goalsLocal experiential fundraising marketing experienceVolunteer management experienceCorporate sponsorship prospecting, recruitment, and cultivation experienceWorking knowledge of Fundraising platforms (Classy, Donor Drive, etc.), Salesforce, and Concur PreferredBachelor's degreePublic speaking experienceTechnical proficiencyCanva experienceEEO StatementThe Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any candidate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.The MMRF does not sponsorfacilitate any type of work authorization for this role. All applicants must currently have original valid unrestricted authorization to accept new employment in any role in the U.S. with any employer. There is also no future employer-provided sponsorship for this role to obtain or extend authorization to work in the U.S.

Created: 2024-11-01