Job: Campaign Director

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Campaign Director, Light The Night

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our chapters, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Position Title: Campaign Director, Light The Night Walks ? Northern Ohio Chapter

Position Summary: Working under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Light The Night Walk Campaign Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of all fundraising aspects of the Akron, Cleveland and Toledo walks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Develops a comprehensive Plan of Operations for all Northern Ohio Light The Night Walks which includes specific budget, timeline, logistics, volunteer activities and recruitment, marketing and sponsorship plan for each event

*Accountable for success of Light The Night revenue goal

*Responsible for supervising and training campaign and support staff in the delivery of each event

*Manages and assures that media, material, in-kind and cash sponsorships are secured through a coordinated plan that includes proposal development, prospect identification, cultivation, retention and recognition

*Manages and assures the development of all materials required for the successful implementation of assigned special events including recruitment/promotional flyers and brochures, invitations, posters, training materials, pledge retrieval or motivational materials, etc.

*Responsible for volunteer management (i.e. recruitment, training, motivation, supervision and evaluation) required to plan and implement each event

*Identifies target audiences and builds appropriate marketing and monitoring strategies to successfully recruit, acknowledge, and retain event donors/participants

*Develops and coordinates promotional activities to ensure the success of each event and to enhance public awareness of the Society and its mission

*Tracks income and expenses associated with each event and facilitates comprehensive campaign records, evaluations and reports

*Recruit, develop and retain highly influential community volunteer leadership for event committees (team recruitment, logistics, public relations, etc.)

*Recruit, develop and retain fundraising teams (corporate, local business, community groups, friend/family groups, etc.)

*Develop and manage the volunteer recognition activities and post event follow-up

*Ensure the maintenance of the event website and other online/social media presence

*Collaborate with chapter staff to identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects

*Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

*Superior relationship management skills

*Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in time management

*Capable of leveraging and nurturing relationships with high-level volunteers and donors

*Excellent oral and written communication skills

*Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once

*Extensive Volunteer Management Experience

*Solid public speaking and presentation skills

*Team player with strong leadership skills

*Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused and timely manner

*Enthusiastic, goal oriented, and committed to excellence

*Self-starter with initiative and positive, "can-do" attitude

*Resourcefulness - ability to solve problems quickly and effectively

*Ability to think creatively

*Good computer skills (word processing, database programs, and social media)

*Bachelor's Degree

*Minimum of 3 years fundraising, account management, communication or sales experience

*Minimum 3 years supervisory experience of 2 or more employees

*Valid Drivers License with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

*Full time salaried position

To apply, please send cover letter with salary history (MUST BE INCLUDED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED) to:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Northern Ohio Chapter
23297 Commerce Park
Cleveland, OH 44122

Fax: 216-910-1201

E-mail: recruiting_ohn@lls.org

Please no phone calls.

To apply on-line, go to:

Campaign Director, LTN - Northern OH Chapter

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) does not accept resumes from third party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to LLS employees or any company locations or email addresses. LLS is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by LLS Recruiting.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.