Development Engagement Manager (Remote)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States.  

WHO WE ARE

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to have the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a Development Engagement Manager:

The Development Engagement Manager serves in a critical role supporting regional markets’ engagement and outreach strategies to acquire, recruit and retain fundraisers, volunteers, and participants. The Development Engagement Manager works closely with market leaders and cross-functional teams to drive volunteerism and market communication to recruit, engage and activate constituents to market fundraising programs and campaigns. Responsible for implementing event/campaign marketing toolkits, assets and monthly communications allocations to increase local engagement. The Development Engagement Manager is responsible for developing an annual communication plan based on the markets fundraising calendar, signature event touchpoint plan(s) and local engagement needs to maximize the use of e-communications, social media, and social groups. The Development Engagement Manager is responsible for implementing volunteer program standards and ensure consistent training and execution. The Development Engagement Manager communicates volunteer opportunities in each market to recruit and activate volunteers for signature fundraising events and programs.    

What you will bring to the table 

• Create and execute market communication calendar for each market in the region that aligns with development plan and fundraising calendar fully utilizing market e-communication and social media allocations, market webpages on Komen.org and manage event Facebook groups to recruit, retain and acquire participants, volunteers, and fundraisers. 
• Support execution of local events and campaigns in collaboration with local market staff, volunteers and sponsors utilizing marketing resources provided by the marketing department including marketing and social toolkits. 
• Execute National recruitment and engagement strategies, training and onboarding curricula and a nationwide volunteer recognition program to acknowledge and appreciate those who give us the gift of their time using statements of purpose, job descriptions, calendars of work, job aids, committee organizing tools, planning agendas, training decks, satisfaction surveys, etc. 
• Recruit, engage and train local volunteers and volunteer influencers to create an online community through market social groups. 
• Manage all event webpages and market webpages working collaboratively to provide refreshed content reflecting the markets volunteer and development programs. 
• Actively identify and manage local communications activation opportunities and deliverables for sponsors. 
• Identify and proactively engage with local networks, organizations, companies, and contacts with whom Komen should be partnering for regional or national volunteer engagement partnerships. 
• Act as first point of contact with community members who are responding to calls to action and are ready to engage in our cause helping to find the best fit for those willing to volunteer their time (leadership, ongoing, day of, skillset/interest). Then transition the volunteer relationship to the appropriate community Volunteer Chair or Community Development team member. 
• Contribute to the update and enhancement of the volunteer engagement experience for the organization. 
• Willingness to accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership. 
• Implement recruitment, stewardship and engagement best practices, achieving high fulfillment for program needs and creating positive and meaningful experiences for volunteers. 
• In collaboration with market staff, establish the Volunteer needs, roles and responsibilities, and operating structures for each market event and program needs. 
• Surface and maximize opportunities for corporate team-based volunteerism. 
• Advise on processes and systems needed to unlock corporate donations associated with employee volunteer hours. 
• Maintain, update and manage market volunteer information in the VMS utilizing the system to account for event volunteers and create stewardship and engagement touchpoints. 

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s Degree: (Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship; other equivalencies considered) and a minimum 2-5 years’ experience in development, communications, special events, public relations, community affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business, social leaders, and internal colleagues. 
• Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills. 
• Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors, and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time. 
• Must have at least intermediate knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs are preferred. These skills are subject to testing. 
• Ability to understand scientific and medical information and convey to lay audiences including donors, participants, and volunteers. 
• Knowledge of communications principles, ethics, practices, and techniques, including technical requirements. 
• Exceptional skills in written and oral communications, including business writing, news writing/editing for print and broadcast, conversing by telephone and on video and conducting presentations to large or small groups. 
• Social media skills and knowledge of digital communication platforms. Basic video production and editing skills are essential. 
• Knowledge of community organization, program, fundraising and marketing principles, practices and techniques is preferred. Voluntary health agency experience preferred. 
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the region and work evenings and weekends as needed; Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 30% or more depending on our business needs.

We would love it if you also have and are able to

• Experience with Volunteer Matters or similar program. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams within a region.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines. 

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

• Approximate salary of $49,000 - $65,000/annually; exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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