Advancement Specialist Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

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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 in support of the mission of UMass Chan Medical School. The role applies fundraising, writing, computer, marketing, and public relations skills to community fundraising assignments. It oversees fundraising activities and events, supports community partners and fundraisers, and helps plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising initiatives. The position also supports donor cultivation and stewardship, volunteer coordination, event sponsorship, communications, and performance reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
High degree of self-confidence and enthusiasm, with the ability to engage 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 ability to create 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 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 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 such as acknowledgments, publications, donor recognition items, and special events.
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 in-kind sponsors, including food, water, and survivor gifts for the walk event.
Develop detailed action plans and timelines with the manager, ensuring projects remain 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.