Community Relationship Manager (Remote - Dallas or Houston, TX Candidates Only)

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network • Houston, TX

120d • $68,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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. This position will carry an expectation of success and continued growth in PurpleStride event revenue and overall revenue in the DFW, Houston, San Antonio, TX and Nashville, TN markets. The position is charged with successfully recruiting and developing diverse volunteer leaders who will create a welcoming community and fully implement the Affiliate’s scope of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or at least 3 years’ experience in community outreach and mobilization programs, volunteer management, peer-to-peer fundraising, and development, preferably in programs that are regional in scope.
• 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 and successful corporate sponsorship experience.
• Demonstrable success in leading and managing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability in effective oral and written communications.
• A friendly, positive, outgoing, solutions-oriented demeanor and the ability to build and sustain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, individual and corporate donors, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Proven ability to evaluate and analyze data and make decisions and/or recommendations as required for their markets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and markets simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the corporate business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems (Raiser’s Edge 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cancer advocacy, outreach and awareness programs, and grassroots marketing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight and best practice execution of volunteer-led Affiliates, PurpleStride events, reaching new audiences, and all supporting activities.
• Fundraiser in a peer-to-peer environment, accountable for securing and stewarding relationships to achieve portfolio fundraising goal of $900k.
• In partnership with volunteers, responsible for establishing and achieving revenue, outreach and mission goals for assigned communities.
• 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 to work 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 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 as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible work arrangements
• Exceptional time off
• Health and welfare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree