Community Fundraising Operations Manager

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Inc

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Fundraising Operations Manager is a key operations-focused role responsible for managing the logistics, infrastructure, and processes that support the organization’s peer-to-peer and community fundraising events. This position ensures seamless execution across all events nationwide by overseeing timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and internal coordination. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams and volunteer leaders nationwide to enhance efficiency, fundraising success, and overall program impact.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in event operations, peer-to-peer fundraising, or nonprofit program management.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience managing budgets, vendors (including RFP), and contracts.
Excellent contract negotiating skills with demonstrated cost-saving success.
Proficiency with CRM systems and data management best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality, mission-driven work.
Ability to travel as needed and lift up to 30 pounds for event support.

Nice To Haves

Experience in peer-to-peer fundraising programs (walks, endurance, DIY campaigns)
Familiarity with volunteer-led fundraising models and national program scaling
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and event/fundraising platforms (e.g., Classy, GoFundMe Pro)

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage event execution for all community fundraising events nationwide.
Manage the overall events budget, tracking expenses to support strategic financial planning.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolkits and playbooks to standardize execution and streamline processes.
Manage event timelines, vendor relationships, contracts, logistics, and record-keeping for all assigned fundraising initiatives.
Provide infrastructure and operational support to the CF team and volunteer leaders nationwide.
Collaborate with Marcom and other internal teams to support event promotion and execution.
Oversee event-related data management within the CRM, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for reporting and analysis.
Manage fulfillment of sponsor benefits, including recognition, hospitality, and deliverables, to maintain strong partner relationships.
Supervise staff and interns, providing guidance, project oversight, and support to achieve team goals.
Advise senior leadership on operational improvements, process efficiencies, and budget planning.
Oversee event materials, inventory, and distribution across markets.
Provide on-site operational leadership and support at events as needed.