Corporate Development Specialist

Description

Make a Difference! Join an organization dedicated to defining and advancing high-quality and accessible cancer care globally so patients can live better lives.

The Corporate Development Specialist will report to the Executive Director of the NCCN Foundation and is responsible for supporting the development, promotion, and implementation of the Foundation’s Employer Initiative, including the development of comprehensive plans for soliciting and securing corporate and individual gifts through a donor relationship (moves) management process. 

Requirements

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Work with the Executive Director to develop strategies and proposals to secure corporate funding to the Foundation through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of existing and prospective corporate supporters. Develop and manage a portfolio of current and prospective corporate supporters.
• Create individual goals for each employer based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s potential for both corporate philanthropy and employee giving.
• Maintain an aggressive visitation schedule (8-10 virtual visits per month) and travel as necessary.
• Work with NCCN departments to secure appropriate project information to create proposals to secure gifts and report back on how their giving is making a difference.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCCN programs and priorities in order to present the NCCN mission to prospective and current donors in a compelling and inspiring way.
• Use CRM system (Salesforce) to record, track, forecast, and generate monthly reports that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
• Coordinate and manage an effective program for recognition, engagement, and stewardship of all donors.
• Attend conferences, meetings and special events as necessary for donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Support workplace giving campaigns within your employer portfolio to ensure current revenue generation, while building pipeline for future major gift supporters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/RELATED EXPERIENCE:  

• Three or more years of corporate development experience with preference given to candidates with cancer related fundraising experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Competence in fundraising software, especially that which applies to the specific area of prospect management. Experience with the Salesforce platform is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Willing to use a donor-centered approach to help the donor accomplish their goals through their giving and in turn, enable NCCN Foundation to fulfill its mission.
• An interest in all aspects of cancer research, treatment and patient care.
• Understanding of fundraising priorities developed through working relationships with NCCN leadership and staff.
• Successfully manage multi-functional and diverse activities and initiatives.
• Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and alter strategic advancement plans.
• Ability to articulate the case for support so that prospects embrace the vision, mission, and goals of NCCN.
• Discipline to make prospecting calls on a daily basis. 
• Accountable for behavior and result metrics.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills required. 
• Knowledge of social networking tools and opportunities.

This position represents a unique opportunity to build a career with a premier organization. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits.

EOE. No calls please. 

This position is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.