Sr Development Manager II

Sr Development Manager II Location Honolulu, Hawaii Position Type Full time At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better 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. Responsible for the strategy, planning, execution and achievement of a $750,000+ annual fundraising, portfolio, consisting of at least one $500,000+ event which serves as a pipeline for major donor identification and cultivation. Oversees all aspects of event fundraising, including relationship management, sponsorship acquisition, volunteer leadership recruitment, pipeline development, donor cultivation, stewardship, and participant engagement. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure alignment with organizational goals, a high-impact experience, and achievement of ambitious financial growth targets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Builds, sustains, and elevates high-impact relationships with key donors, sponsors,volunteersand community partners toensure revenue goal achievementand foster long-term engagement.30% Recruits,engagesand mobilizes executives and leadership volunteers to support revenue plans, with a focus on event chairpersons, ambassadors, and event leadership teams. 20% Partners with Corporate & Philanthropy team members to create tailoredpartner and donor experiences toattract andretainhigh-value supporters, as well asaligningeventpartners withbroaderSocietycultivation effortsto grow revenue impact beyond events.10% Ensures a best-in-class event experience through oversight ofcomplexplanning,logistics, brand positioning, budgets, and vendor relationships. 10% Monitorsfundraising progressandexpensesagainstbudget andbenchmarks, proactively adjustingstrategies toexceedaggressivefinancialgoals,andoptimizereturn on investment.10% Effectivelyconvenesand coordinates the differentcontributors toeventsuccess - Corporate,Philanthropy,Marketing,coordinatorsupport,AreaLead, event execution, etc.10% Champions community presence and brand elevation, positioning events as premier experiences that deepen public interest and engagement. 10%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA or equivalent experience; 4+ years successful experience in fundraising, corporateengagement,volunteer partnership,and relationship development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Experience drivingrevenue through sales excellence -prospecting, identification, cultivation, solicitation, evaluation,stewardship- with a focus on large, multi-year partnerships. Skilled at leading high-functioning collaborativeeventteams, includinginternal and externalstakeholders,to execute event deliverables. Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve itsobjectives. Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, projectand timelinemanagementand planning. Ability to proactivelymonitorand adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals, proactively address issues as theyariseand mitigate risks associatedtoevents. Able to work through others toaccomplishgoals; builds support for ideas among key stakeholders and decision makers Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills. Ability to recruit, train and motivateexecutive, C-suite level &high influence leadershipvolunteers. Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience in effectively addressing and resolving issues. Proactivelymonitorsdataand adjustsactivities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals Strong market,communityand constituentknowledge & experience. Effectively builds formal and informal networks, both inside and outside theorganization; leverages knowledge andnetworkto remove barriers and achieve outcomes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Limited travel to meetings, training & events Expectation of being external in the market an average of 3 days per week Must be able toattendevening and weekend meetings,eventsand programs.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Some lifting as part of event set up activities The starting rate is $70,000 to $77,000. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.