Join a passionate team that is creating awareness, and raising critical funds to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Are you skilled in motivating people, familiar with events management and ready to make a real difference in our community?
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), is a private, non-profit national organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality, offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health care professionals, and provides supportive services to patients and family members.
CFFA seeks a Walk Manager for our new walk campaign, Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis. Responsibilities include strategic planning, implementation and creative thinking to execute this national campaign. This position will provide leadership, vision and support to chapter volunteers to help maximize growth potential of the campaign.
Essential Functions
• Develop and implement a three year strategic plan to show significant revenue growth in Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
• Develop and implement annual operational plan that includes detailed budget, team development, corporate development, volunteer development and logistic plans
• Identify target audiences and build appropriate marketing strategies to recruit, acknowledge and retain event participants and sponsors
• Develop a marketing and promotional plan to enhance visibility and increase community awareness and participation in Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
• Identify, recruit and mobilize business and community leaders to serve as volunteers and sponsors
• Create and maintain timelines, budgets and logistical needs for campaign events
• Manages and assures the development of campaign materials required for the success and implementation of Take Steps events
• Provides staff support for volunteers, participants and committees required for the success of Take Steps
• Tracks income and expenses associated with Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
Qualifications
• College graduate with relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years event management experience; walk experience preferred
• Significant skills in planning, budgeting, and volunteer development
• Excellent computer skills
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Self starter
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with a variety of individuals and businesses
• Flexible and adaptable
• Sense of humor
• Articulate in person and on the phone
• Meticulous attention to detail
Please send resume and cover letter to sseagraves@ccfa.org. CCFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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