Job: Community Manager-Development

Jobing Description

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntaty health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and patient services. Implements Income Development programs to achieve Division goals in assigned communities to ensure successful fundraising. Ensures volunteers, collaborators, and donors are valued and made aware how they are impacting cancer related programs in their local communities. RESPONSIBILITIES In consultation with and under the direction of the Regional Director of Development: Coordinates and implements multiple fundraising projects in assigned geographic area. Utilizes project management skills to provide training and direction to volunteers on fundraising events and keeps appropriate income and donor records for those events. Acts as a credible resource person able to represent and implement all aspects of American Cancer Society fundraising programs (event planning/implementation, cancer awareness, etc.). Collaborates in a team effort to help achieve the goals of volunteer recruitment, advocacy, and income development, including interfacing health initiatives programs with local fundraising events. Effectively promotes the American Cancer Society to community members, potential donors, and business partners within the region. Establishes and supports collaborations, work site programs, and volunteer partnerships which further the fundraising goals of the Region, while preserving the identity and visibility of the American Cancer Society. Submits timely and accurate reports adhering to ACS reporting guidelines for fundraising event records, data, and information requests. Keeps appropriate and accurate event and volunteer records. Adheres to Division fundraising and financial policies and procedures and ensures volunteer compliance. Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise including problem solving and conflict management. Performs other duties as assigned by Regional Director of Development. Position Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelor s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least one year of relevant work experience. Prior work experience with volunteers preferred. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work diverse individuals and groups. Strong customer relationship and public speaking skills. Remains composed under stress and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments. Solid project management (time management/ organizational) skills. Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a positive, focused, and timely manner. Proactively addresses issues as they arise. Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources and make appropriate decisions. Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office and other software applications, Internet-based applications and computer equipment. Frequent travel required; some overnight required. The statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent guidelines for prior job experience and the typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. The ACS High Plains Division reserves the right to modify and expand job responsibilities and duties over time.