Advancement Specialist Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising-Temp

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, UMass Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising, the Advancement Specialist, Cancer Walk and Community Fundraising works with individuals and organizations in the community raising funds to advance the mission of UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The Advancement Specialist will utilize writing, computer, marketing, and public relations skills in these various assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
Possess a high degree of self-confidence & enthusiasm and ability to engage with all levels of stakeholders
Strong oral and written and interpersonal communication skills
Works well independently and as member of a team
Detail oriented with a high level of follow through
Self-starter who needs minimal direct oversight and has strong organizational skills
Demonstrated skills in creating marketing materials for website, corporate newsletters, events or fundraising campaigns
Excellent PC skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with online fundraising platforms preferred
Ability to travel to off-site locations

Nice To Haves

Volunteer fundraising experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the fundraising activities of community supporters
Encourage, motivate and support community partners to maximize the funds they raise for UMass Chan
Cultivate new supporters while maintaining and developing relationships with existing community partners
Guide fundraisers in setting up and designing personalized fundraising pages across online platforms
Promote community events through internal and external communication channels including website, email and social media
Monitor and report on program performance including number of events, gross and net proceeds, expenses and UMass Chan department beneficiaries
Assess progress toward goals and adjust strategies and action plans as needed to ensure continued success
Coordinate stewardship efforts such as acknowledgments, publications, donor recognition items and special events as needed
Provide leadership and oversight in the planning, execution and evaluation of fundraising initiatives and events
Support the walk manager in identifying, cultivating and stewarding prospective and existing donors
Solicit and secure gift-in-kind sponsors, including food, water, and survivor gifts for walk event
In collaboration with the manager, develop detailed action plans and timelines ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget
Recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers to support walk events, and related community activities.
Contribute to proposal development and grant submissions as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned