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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: As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role is responsible for highest net worth/principal gift fundraising across the enterprise by establishing and managing long-term relationships with individuals and foundations capable of 6, 7, and 8-figure donations. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures.
• Accountabilities:
Revenue Generation
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding annually established fundraising targets through the effective engagement of prospects and donors
Donor Development Strategies
• Manage an active portfolio of 30 – 50 principal gift capacity prospects and donors across the enterprise who are rated with annual giving capacity of $1M+
• Maintain sustained weekly activities with self-directed focus on impactful and personal touch points and meetings, integrating executive leadership, the Board, mission and regional partners when appropriate
• Serve as knowledgeable mission ambassador to educate major donor prospects about organizational impact and inspire their investment
Pipeline Management
• Collaborate with Territory Advancement & Business Development Directors, Region Executive Directors, Region Advancement & Business Development Directors, Region staff and Board leadership/volunteers to identify, cultivate and engage prospects with strategic activities directed toward outright and blended philanthropic gifts and a meaningful LLS experience
• Communicate with local partners on donor identification activities to ensure transparency, coordinated approaches and maximized donor experience
• Develop and document strategic individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donors utilizing Salesforce and other organizational tools
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 7 – 10+ years of experience in major gift fundraising, with demonstrated success in closing complex gifts
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Regional travel approximately 30% of time
• Periodic weekend and evening work
• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• 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.
