Advancement Specialist Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising
About The Position
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Advancement Specialist, Cancer Walk and Community Fundraising works with individuals and organizations in the community to raise funds for the mission of UMass Chan Medical School. The role applies fundraising, writing, computer, marketing, and public relations skills across a range of assignments. The specialist oversees community fundraising activities, builds and maintains relationships with supporters, promotes events, monitors program results, and coordinates donor stewardship. The position also supports the planning and delivery of walk events and other fundraising initiatives, including volunteer coordination, sponsorship solicitation, timelines, budgets, proposals, and grant submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- High degree of self-confidence and enthusiasm, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
- Self-starter who needs minimal direct oversight and has strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated skill in creating marketing materials for websites, corporate newsletters, events, or fundraising campaigns.
- Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with online fundraising platforms preferred.
- Volunteer fundraising experience highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage fundraising activities of community supporters.
- Encourage, motivate, and support community partners to maximize the funds they raise for UMass Chan.
- Cultivate new supporters and maintain and develop 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 the website, email, and social media.
- Monitor and report on program performance, including event counts, gross and net proceeds, expenses, and UMass Chan department beneficiaries.
- Assess progress toward goals and adjust strategies and action plans as needed.
- Coordinate stewardship efforts, including acknowledgments, publications, donor recognition items, and special events as needed.
- Provide leadership and oversight in planning, executing, and evaluating 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 the walk event.
- Collaborate with the manager to develop detailed action plans and timelines and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteers for walk events and related community activities.
- Contribute to proposal development and grant submissions as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
