Director, Growth Initiatives

Blood Cancer United

Director of Growth Initiatives advancing fundraising and mission-driven activities at Blood Cancer United. Engaging external leaders and managing a robust prospect pipeline for community funding needs.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing constituent relationships, and achieving revenue targets. Proficient in utilizing constituent relationship management systems and fostering collaborations to drive mission impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentConstituent Relationship ManagementRevenue GenerationSalesforce ProficiencyNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingConstituent RecruitmentRelationship ManagementCampaign Performance AnalysisData CollectionAccount Strategy DevelopmentFiscal Control ManagementCommunity EngagementProject ManagementForecasting

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Fundraising GroupsProspect PipelineMission AlignmentStrategic PartnershipsBlood Cancer United

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, including targeted strategies for constituent cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship; conduct meaningful outreach to prospective constituents, fundraising groups, and external leaders to secure participation and support
Build and manage a robust prospect pipeline in partnership with the Vice President and key stakeholders by identifying new opportunities through multiple channels and preparing compelling materials to acquire and retain fundraising groups
Engage external leaders across functions to develop mutually beneficial collaborations aligned with partner objectives and Blood Cancer United goals; identify and optimize value propositions that drive mission impact and sustainable revenue growth
Provide expertise, guidance, modeling, and coaching to regional teams in developing and executing account strategies, managing high-level volunteer groups, driving revenue-generating activities, and maintaining fiscal controls
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Vice President in developing plans for assigned products and initiatives, including communications, timelines, implementation approaches, and performance measures
Lead and complete national campaign projects, including tool development and updates, data collection and analysis, training support, and other national initiatives
Provide high-level expertise across the collegiate space to expand participation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support campaign and mission funding needs
Represent Blood Cancer United with credibility, professionalism, and mission alignment, exemplifying the One Blood Cancer United mindset and setting a standard of excellence for peers and stakeholders
Achieve annual revenue targets by creating, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting personalized fundraising and account strategies
Produce forecasts and projection reports by evaluating recruitment and fundraising activity, fundraising efficiency, community engagement, campaign satisfaction, and overall campaign performance
Maintain a strong working knowledge of Blood Cancer United's mission, programs, and organizational priorities and support broader organizational initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred
Eight or more years of fundraising or sales experience, including demonstrated success engaging leaders and achieving fundraising or revenue goals
Strong background in constituent recruitment, relationship management, cultivation, and stewardship
Experience using a constituent relationship management system, preferably Salesforce, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience in negotiation and solution-oriented problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
life insurance
flexible spending accounts
403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off
federal paid holidays throughout the year
wellness program
employee assistance program