Remote position that requires domestic travel from time to time, including nights and weekends. Must be based in the United States and in one of the following states: NY, PA, CT, MD, VA, NC, TN, FL, MI, MN, AZ, OR, NV or CA.
This is an exempt position with a salary range of $75,000 - 90,000 per year, DOE.
Organization Overview
Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest global organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy.
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Purpose of Role: The Community Fundraising Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and growth of the International Myeloma Foundation’s community fundraising initiatives and signature events.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Fundraising & Participant Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community fundraisers, participants, and supporters.
- Provide fundraising coaching, resources, and personalized support to help participants achieve their fundraising goals.
- Develop participant engagement, stewardship, and retention strategies to encourage ongoing involvement.
- Create fundraising tools, participant communications, and engagement materials.
- Respond to participant and supporter inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify opportunities to expand participation and strengthen community fundraising programs.
Project Management & Events
- Support the planning and execution of IMF’s 5K events, the Iceland Cycling Expedition, and other community fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinate project timelines, participant communications, logistics, and fundraising activities.
- Manage multiple fundraising campaigns, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborate with participants, sponsors, vendors, and community partners to support successful fundraising experiences.
- Support event execution, including occasional evening and weekend activities as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new community fundraising initiatives and opportunities.
Technology, Reporting & Analysis
- Manage the IMF’s community fundraising platform and participant-facing fundraising tools.
- Build and maintain fundraising campaigns, participant pages, and communications within fundraising platforms.
- Utilize Salesforce and other fundraising systems to maintain accurate participant and fundraising records.
- Monitor participation, fundraising activity, and program performance.
- Track key performance indicators and prepare reports to support program evaluation and decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for program growth and process improvement.
Collaboration & Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Events, and other internal teams to support fundraising initiatives and participant communications.
- Support integrated fundraising campaigns and organizational priorities.
- Represent the IMF with participants, donors, sponsors, vendors, and community partners.
- Maintain current knowledge of fundraising best practices, community engagement strategies, and industry trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Three to five years of experience in community fundraising, event fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with donors, participants, sponsors, or community partners.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
- Experience with fundraising platforms and CRM systems; Classy, DonorDrive or Salesforce experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally and support evening and weekend fundraising events.
What We Offer
The IMF offers a collaborative, mission-driven work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of myeloma patients and their families nationwide.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to travel domestically
- Must be able to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information with internal and external audiences in-person and virtually.
- Ability to perform continuous operation of a computer and other office productivity items.
- Must be able to move about efficiently inside an office or event building as well as remain stationary for long periods of time.
- Ability to move items weighing up to 25lbs, bending and reaching throughout the day as needed.
EEO STATEMENT
The International Myeloma Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires travel from time to time, including nights and weekends. Are you able to do this?
- This position requires 3 - 5 years of community fundraising experience. Please briefly describe your experience in this area and how it related to the work we do at the International Myeloma Foundation.
Education:
Experience:
- Nonprofit: 3 years (Required)
- Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
