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Campaign Fundraising Manager - Light the Night - Chicago

Blood Cancer United
FULL_TIME Remote · US Chicago, IL, City of Chicago, US USD 6933–7453 / month Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-10
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Job Description
How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job." Summary: As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role is accountable for building relationships with fundraising volunteers while implementing innovative peer to peer fundraising products to exceed revenue goals for the Blood Cancer United's mission, within a designated market area. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. Key Relationships: Supervises: May supervise Campaign Development Specialist Leads: May manage volunteers, committees Duties and Responsibilities: Mission Integration Partner with Education, Services and Health Research department to effectively communicate the Blood Cancer United overall mission, programs, resources, and priorities. Responsible for organizing mission centered, local donor cultivation events and prospecting high-impact donors for national stewardship activities Fundraising & Relationship Building Drive high-impact peer to peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals. Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the peer to peer fundraising products, including revenue, budget, goals and timelines. Execute innovative strategic plan developed annually and revised periodically to ensure team exceeds all revenue goals. Collaborate with local relationship team and national shared service partners throughout Blood Cancer United. Volunteer Management Responsible for the recruitment and cultivation of high-level volunteer committees Responsible for recruiting fundraising volunteers who participate in peer-to-peer fundraising products resulting in revenue growth and achievement of goals. Identify and network with constituents and key donors to engage their support of Blood Cancer United fundraising products. Develop recruitment plans and actively secure new partners through independent research, prospecting and volunteer relationship building. Maintain a working knowledge of the Blood Cancer United mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree 3-5 years of experience Position Requirements: Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy, advocacy and research Able to supervise groups of volunteers Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively Good communication and organizational skills Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels Detail-oriented and highly organized. Knowledge of MS Office Suite Physical Demands & Work Environment: Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events. Travel within designated area. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedules of high school students and their families. Willingness to adjust working hours as needed, including mornings or evenings, to support program events, family engagement, and student needs. Employee Value Proposition: As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program. We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $74,000 ($40.66/Hourly) to $80,000 ($43.96/Hourly). The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation