Clmb - Community Relationship Manager, Phoenix

Details: Job ID: 10839Position Description: Save lives. Fulfill yours. Would you like a position where you're not sitting behind a desk all day, every day? Would you like to work in a fast-paced and positive environment? If so, we have an open Community Volunteer and Fundraising Relationship Manager position.The Southern Region of the American Cancer Society, Great West Division is recruiting to fill a fundraising position in our Phoenix location. We offer a competitive salary, travel reimbursement, and a great benefits package.The ideal person for this position has at least two years of face to face outside sales or fundraising experience, is self motivated, organized, works well independently, is comfortable with public speaking and has worked with a data management program.COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP MANAGER • Provide the vision and strategic direction for the Climb to Conquer Cancer event that support the organizations goals and objectives.•Through outcome and evaluation of previous walk events, organize a written plan to meet or exceed goal by using American Cancer Society best practices.•Assist in identification and recruitment of key volunteer leadership positions with highly qualified individuals.•Develop, implement and manage event timeline and budget.•Conduct orientation meetings with volunteer leadership.•Develop effective working relationship with high-level executives, recruit and solicit sponsorship in support of the walk events.•Work with committee chairs on all aspects of their campaign / events to assure successful outcomes.•Build constituent and volunteer capacity for income activities, and recruit, train and manage volunteers.•Visit various corporations and local businesses to gain sponsorships.•Serve as staff liaison between assigned activities and American Cancer Society leadership team to insure implementation of common goals and to promote a harmonious working relationship.•Responsible for hiring and supervising temporary staff recruiters.Position Requirements:POSITION REQUIREMENTS•Bachelor’s degree &/or equivalent experience preferred. •Minimum of 3 years experience preferred in a fundraising or outside sales position that involves building and maintaining relationships at the corporate level with demonstrated success.•Possess strong selling and negotiation skills.•Knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top level volunteers.•Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication at all organizational levels.•Ability to plan, conduct, and participate in meetings, work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Cancer Society staff, volunteers and public.•Ability to use Microsoft products, computer software, run reports, and maintain accurate data.•Ability to lift 25 lbs. •Must be willing and able to work some evenings & weekends. •Extensive local travel is also required, so reliable transportation is needed, as well as the ability and willingness to do a lot of driving around your community. The starting salary for this position is $35,700.00. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. If you are not a local applicant, please indicate WHY you are interested in moving and WHEN you would be available to start if chosen for this position. The American Cancer Society is committed to equal employment opportunity and to recruiting staff representative of the diverse communities we serve. Thank you for your interest in the American Cancer Society.

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