At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Campaign leader will coordinate all aspects of the American Cancer Society’s $4 Billion All In Against Cancer fundraising campaign.

This role works in collaboration with the Chief of Organizational Advancement and other leaders, team members, and volunteers to identify prospective donor opportunities and ensure the implementation of timely cultivation and solicitation strategies.

This role is responsible for maintaining the campaign prospect pipeline, plan, and timeline, fundraising progress reports, and goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and manages the comprehensive campaign strategic plan to diversify, strengthen, and increase the funding base and develop new sources of funding.
• Manages campaign activities, including cultivation events, focus groups, public outreach activities, committee meetings, and presents regular progress reports to ACS leadership.
• Liaisons with ACS Philanthropy leadership team to ensure individualized strategy is created for the organization's portfolio of major donors.
• Coordinates across Development Pillar and Region and Division teams to enable collaboration and buy-in.
• Provides oversight and design of big bet, mega, cornerstone, and leadership gift plans.
• Oversees evolution and tailoring of case for support.
• Monitors and meets strategic and financial benchmark targets.

Key Metrics

• Achievement of capital campaign financial benchmarks.
• Continuous evolution of campaign strategic plan.
• Cultivation and maintenance of key relationships, both internal and external.
• Timely and proactive updates to key stakeholders to ensure stakeholders are aware and engaged.
• Successful completion of all campaign-related activities.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:     

• Minimum 5-10 years of demonstrated success in raising funds from organizational and individual donors for a nonprofit organization, including leading Capital Campaigns.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Significant experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Demonstrated success raising money from diverse revenue streams, including individuals, corporations and institutional sources.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, finances, and budgeting for nonprofits.
• Ability to take initiative and maintain good communication with team members, donors, and other stakeholders.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE:        

• Prior experience successfully leading Capital Campaigns.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Accountability - Holds self and team accountable for outcomes and achieving high standards; Proactively communicates status of work progress.
• Business Knowledge - Applying business knowledge and industry best practices to advance the organization’s goals and inform data-driven decision making.
• Strategic Mindset - Leverages the organization’s capabilities to deliver impactful results, seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Organizational Savvy - Demonstrates a clear understanding of organizational culture and effectively navigates comfortably through complex company dynamics and champions organization initiatives.
• Leadership Courage Stepping up to address tough organizational issues and delivers messages clearly, directly, and respectfully; Demonstrates conviction and courage to do what's right.
• People-First Mindset - Demonstrates genuine care of ACS's people by providing meaningful work, offering opportunities for progression and professional development, and valuing work-life balance for all team members. Works to ensure every employee feels respected and that the organization cares for them individually.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive travel may be required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

DIRECT SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Chief of Organizational Advancement

DIRECT SUPERVISION GIVEN: 

N/A

INDIRECT SUPERVISION GIVEN:

N/A

CONTACTS

INTERNAL CONTACTS:       

CEO, COA, Executive Leadership Team, Development and other Pillar Leadership Teams, Regional Teams, Volunteer Leadership.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Corporate, Civic, Political, and Professional Leaders, Donors, Prospects, Media

The starting rate is $XX to $XX. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.