American Cancer Society · 1 day ago
Senior Development Manager II
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe American Cancer Society is dedicated to ending cancer as we know it, and they are seeking a Senior Development Manager II to lead revenue-generating activities through fundraising events and relationship management. This role involves managing a team, engaging volunteers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve significant income targets and enhance community engagement.
GovernmentHealth CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of event planning and execution for best-in-class fundraising Gala
Deliver exceptional experience for the donor and deepen their engagement with the mission
Accountable for the achievement and execution of a revenue target greater than seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a portfolio of priority relationships, account management, fundraising activities and events
Manages volunteer and customer retention, recognition, and pipeline development, with a focus on high impact relationships and key volunteer leadership roles
Leads the development of relationships and engagement of target partners, organizations, corporations, and individuals
Actively collaborates with all development team members, Marketing, Cancer Control, and ACS CAN staff to maximize success; leverages opportunities to expand engagement of constituents through the collaborative account planning
Develop trusted relationship with development team, vendors, venue, volunteers and all other constituents
Engages, recruits, stewards, trains and manages relationships with volunteers and customers to successfully execute fundraising plans and achieve revenue goals
Effectively and efficiently completes activities and meets target deadlines in order to execute successful events or fundraising activities
Implements best practices for revenue growth, adjusting to customer experience survey results and feedback; drives and encourages creativity and innovation resulting in new revenue opportunities
Monitors and advises on financial expenditures and progress to budget and takes appropriate measures to meet top and bottom-line goals ensuring a high return on investment
Engages the community to create relevant, best in class experiences for priority constituents including participants, teams, sponsors, cancer survivors and caregivers; ensures event and activity details are expertly executed
Ensures compliance with ACS policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, data management, and financial controls
Models and fosters behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership, and is consistent with the cultural beliefs and values of the Society
Qualification
Required
BS/BA or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, project management and meeting deadlines
Strong planning and organizational skills
Outcome driven; strong project management ability
Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience in effectively addressing and resolving issues
Remains composed under stress, handles responses to criticism tactfully and delivers on organizational commitments
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment
Ability to recruit, train and motivate community-based volunteers
Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills
Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals
Proactively address issues as they arise and mitigate risks associated to events
Able to work through others to accomplish goals
Strong market, community, and constituent perspective
Broad knowledge of the overall structure, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society including policies and procedures
Proficient in computer-based information systems
Must have access to car or be able to transport materials to and from meetings and special events/programs
Must be able to staff evening and weekend meetings, events and programs
Must be able to lift 30 lbs and perform set up/take down of event equipment
Preferred
5 years successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, and relationship development working within a multi-million dollar organization
Benefits
Generous paid time off policy
Medical
Dental
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs
Company
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminate cancer in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.71MKey Investors
Trumbull Memorial Health FoundationEG AmericaThe Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
2025-07-08Grant· $0.01M
2024-11-13Grant· $0.02M
2024-08-27Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Amy Deavitt
Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships Manager - 2019 CEO's Club
Bob Dickey
Chair of New England Chapter of CEO's Against Cancer
Recent News
2026-01-03
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