Community Relationship Manager (Remote - Miami Based)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or at least 3 years’ experience in community outreach and mobilization programs, volunteer management, peer-to-peer fundraising, and development, preferably in programs that are regional in scope.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the principles and best practices of volunteer program management, and organizational management.
• Strong background in peer-to-peer fundraising programs and strategies and successful corporate sponsorship experience
• Demonstrable success in leading and managing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability in effective oral and written communications.
• A friendly, positive, outgoing, solutions-oriented demeanor and the ability to build and sustain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, individual and corporate donors, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Proven ability to evaluate and analyze data and make decisions and/or recommendations as required for their markets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and markets simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the corporate business environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Knowledge of cancer advocacy, outreach and awareness programs, and grassroots marketing a plus.
• Remote project and team management skills.
• Must have an interest in domestic travel and be comfortable navigating new cities.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic oversight and best practice execution of volunteer-led Affiliates, PurpleStride events, reaching new audiences, and all supporting activities.
• Fundraiser in a peer-to-peer environment, accountable for securing and stewarding relationships to achieve portfolio fundraising goal of $900k.
• Identify and execute market specific strategies to recruit volunteer leaders based on the needs of the Affiliate. Responsible for continuous talent scouting, retention, succession planning and volunteer accountability.
• Travel to assigned portfolio markets at least once per month to build and strengthen local communities, fostering relationships and driving national priorities.
• Local implementation of national campaigns and priorities.
• In partnership with a robust volunteer committee and event logistics team, implement local PurpleStride events and ensure an excellent event experience.
• Identify, recruit and coach friends/family & company teams and individuals to achieve participation and fundraising goals.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sponsorship pipeline: Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing sponsors through targeted outreach and networking, present sponsorship pitches to secure sponsorship support, and steward relationships to ensure continued engagement
• Collaborate to work effectively with all constituents in assigned communities to introduce them to other PanCAN opportunities (major gifts, planned giving, board, corporate, DIY, etc.), partnering with other teams.
• Lead volunteers in community assessment, action plan, and goal setting.
• Establish and deliver local strategic plans for reaching new audiences that align with community needs and opportunities.
• Identify emerging volunteer talent, top volunteer performers, sponsors with regional and national opportunities.
• Maintain constituent records in database for volunteers, donors and other contacts
• Professionally represent the organization to diverse audiences from grassroots volunteers to corporate donors.
• Manage budgets and data tied to performance goals. Regularly report out progress and identify areas of focus.
• Other duties as assigned.