Associate Director, Development

About the American Cancer Society 🎗️

The American Cancer Society is leading the fight against cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers work tirelessly towards a world without cancer. We champion diversity and inclusion, actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds. The more diverse our team, the better we can serve our communities. At ACS, we're driven by our lifesaving mission, and our employees find deep fulfillment in their work.

The Role 💼

This Associate Director, Development role leads a team responsible for a multi-million dollar revenue portfolio. You'll manage priority relationships, account management, events, and fundraising activities, ensuring the team meets ambitious income targets while integrating mission and advocacy efforts. You'll empower your team to engage diverse partners, constituents, and volunteers.

What You'll Do 🎯

• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, develop, and train a team of development staff, each with substantial account and revenue responsibilities.
• Revenue Generation: Achieve significant revenue targets through effective management of priority relationships, account management, fundraising activities, and events.
• Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and customers to execute fundraising plans and reach revenue goals.
• Strategic Contribution: Participate in the Market Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning.
• Relationship Management: Develop and nurture relationships with target partners, organizations, corporations, and individuals.
• Best Practices Implementation: Implement best practices for revenue growth, adapting to feedback and driving innovation for new revenue opportunities.
• Financial Management: Monitor financial expenditures, ensuring budget adherence and a high return on investment.
• Constituent Engagement: Create engaging experiences for priority constituents (participants, teams, sponsors, survivors, caregivers).
• Collaboration: Collaborate with development team members, Marketing, Cancer Control, and ACS CAN staff to maximize success.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with ACS policies (employment, risk management, event/cash handling, data management, financial controls).
• Culture Building: Foster a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with ACS values.

What You'll Need 💪

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Five years of related experience preferred; multi-million dollar organization experience a plus. Prior staff management experience is highly valued.

Skills & Abilities ✨

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to thrive in a diverse team environment.
• Volunteer Management: Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate community-based volunteers.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Relationship Building: Proven relationship-building, persuasion, and influence skills.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation, with experience resolving issues effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities; proactively address issues and mitigate risks.
• Results-Oriented: Outcome-driven with strong project management skills.
• Community Focus: Strong market, community, and constituent perspective.
• Resilience: Remains composed under pressure, handles criticism tactfully, and delivers on commitments.
• ACS Knowledge: Broad knowledge of ACS structure, programs, services, policies, and procedures.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in computer-based information systems.

Physical Demands 🏋️‍♀️

• Access to a car or ability to transport materials.
• Availability for evening and weekend meetings/events.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and set up/take down event equipment.

Benefits 🎉

ACS offers a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. For details, visit jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: The American Cancer Society requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by law).

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.