Sr. Director, Philanthropy, Dare to Dream Campaign

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 regions, 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."

As a valued member of LLS, 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.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

Summary: The Sr. Director, Philanthropy Dare to Dream Campaign, sets the multi-year strategy to achieve the LLS Dare to Dream Campaign revenue goals and objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Celebration Initiatives and in partnership with the Vice President, Dare to Dream Project, Executive Vice President Chief Medical Officer, Chief Revenue Officer and Dare to Dream Campaign committees, the Sr. Director serves as a key leadership team member to carry out the fundraising plan targeting individuals, corporations, and foundations to support the Dare to Dream revenue goals. This Sr. Director keeps the revenue campaign on schedule and progressing with a high level of visibility and momentum that engenders a sense of excitement, optimism and confidence in achieving the campaign revenue goal. The Sr. Director must be skilled at building and leading a multi-year philanthropic revenue strategy, establishing consensus, working with external constituents and committees, and engaging the entire organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Dare to Dream Revenue Campaign Management
• Dare to Dream Campaign Strategy and Planning
• Donor Cultivation, Meeting, Solicitation and Acknowledgment
• Dare to Dream Campaign Committee Development and Management
• Communications and Public Relations Planning
• Dare to Dream Campaign Revenue Reporting
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• The Sr. Director, Dare to Dream Philanthropic Campaign, will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ years of experience in senior level fundraising, and non-profit management roles.
• The candidate must possess exceptional judgement and communication skills.
• The candidate must exhibit the skills to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships, and the capability to interact within all levels of the organization and with external constituents.
  
  

Additional Requirements For The Position Are

• Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies resulting in measurable revenue growth
• Knowledge of strategic planning and effective project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to anticipate, strategize, plan and problem solve
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure with diplomacy, proficiency, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and maintaining relationships, working with a diverse group of professionals and other constituents
• Ability to understand and work in a complex environment requiring significant collaboration and a willingness to encourage open communication across departments
• Courage to act with incomplete information to assess organizational readiness
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and utilize discretion when working with sensitive or confidential information
• Strong commitment to professional development and staying on the forefront of trends and innovations, particularly in the area of philanthropy
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• Average salary range is $89,719 to $131, 550, open to further discussion based on geography.
• Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
  
  

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.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.