[Hiring] Community Relationship Manager @Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Role Description

This position will cover a territory that has been targeted for accelerated growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Strengthening, growing, and coaching volunteer-based community Affiliates that support organization goals of fundraising, reaching new audiences, and overall mission impact.
• Carrying an expectation of success and continued growth in PurpleStride event revenue and overall revenue in the Seattle, Portland, Minnesota, and San Diego markets.
• Successfully recruiting and developing diverse volunteer leaders who will create a welcoming community and fully implement the Affiliate’s scope of work.

Essential Functions:

• Fundraiser in a peer-to-peer environment, accountable for securing and stewarding relationships to achieve a portfolio fundraising goal of $1,300,000.
• In partnership with volunteers, responsible for establishing and achieving revenue, outreach, and mission goals for assigned communities.
• Strategic oversight and best practice execution of volunteer-led Affiliates, PurpleStride events, reaching new audiences, and supporting activities.
• 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.
• Collaborate effectively with all constituents in assigned communities to introduce them to other PanCAN opportunities.
• 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 CRM 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 and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year accredited university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.
• Preferred years of experience: 3 years in peer-to-peer fundraising, community outreach and mobilization programs, volunteer management, and development.
• 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.
• Demonstrable success in leading and managing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability in effective oral and written communications.
• A friendly, positive, outgoing, solutions-oriented demeanor.
• Proven ability to evaluate and analyze data and make decisions and/or recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and markets simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the corporate business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM database systems (Salesforce 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.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000.
• PanCAN is committed to providing fair and transparent employee pay.
• Actual compensation offered may differ from the stated range based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications specific to this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exceptional time off.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Creating an extraordinary workplace and culture.

Expectations for All Employees

• Support the organization’s mission and goals by exhibiting core values: Deliver Excellence, Service & Gratitude, Accountability, Team, and Sparkle Spirit!
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Seek management assistance as appropriate.