Director, Growth Initiatives

Blood Cancer United

. Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan covering constituent cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $96,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy, constituent recruitment, and relationship management, with a strong ability to lead teams and achieve revenue goals. Proficient in data analysis and strategic planning to enhance fundraising efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

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Fundraising StrategyConstituent Relationship ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyData AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

FundraisingSalesPipeline DevelopmentAccount StrategyConstituent StewardshipForecastingMoves ManagementRevenue GenerationStrategic PlanningNegotiation

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentationOrganizationalAnalyticalCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Fundraising PlanConstituent CultivationRecruitmentStewardshipVolunteer GroupsRevenue TargetsCampaign PerformanceStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder EngagementTerritory Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan covering constituent cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship
Conduct outreach to prospective constituents, fundraising groups, and external leaders
Build and manage a prospect pipeline with the Vice President and key stakeholders
Identify new opportunities and prepare materials to acquire and retain fundraising groups
Develop collaborations with external leaders aligned with partner objectives and organizational goals
Provide guidance and coaching to regional teams on account strategies, volunteer groups, revenue-generating activities, and fiscal controls
Partner with the Vice President on plans for assigned products and initiatives
Lead national campaign projects, including tool development, data collection and analysis, training support, and other initiatives
Expand collegiate participation and strengthen strategic partnerships
Represent Blood Cancer United with credibility, professionalism, and mission alignment
Achieve annual revenue targets through personalized fundraising and account strategies
Produce forecasts and projection reports evaluating recruitment, fundraising efficiency, engagement, satisfaction, and campaign performance
Maintain knowledge of the organization's mission, programs, and priorities
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
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience in negotiation and solution-oriented problem solving
Advanced knowledge of fundraising, sales, pipeline development, moves management, account strategy, and constituent stewardship
Ability to create prospect pipelines and develop strategic plans that convert opportunities into sustained participation and revenue
Ability to lead individuals or cross-functional teams in pursuing and securing major opportunities
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, analytical, and collaboration skills
Ability to build and maintain trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyze performance data, prepare forecasts, and adjust strategies
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
Weekend and evening work may be required on occasion
Territory travel of approximately 25% to 50% is expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403b retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Federal paid holidays
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Annual incentive plan
Competitive benefits package
Remote work arrangement