Fundraising rock stars wanted!

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference? Free to Breathe is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to doubling the lung cancer survival rate. We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic, results-driven Regional Events Manager who is responsible for achieving fundraising and awareness goals within the Ohio Valley, U.S region. Start your new career today and join the movement to defeat lung cancer!

Typical responsibilities include:

• Maximize fundraising by identifying, cultivating and soliciting new relationships and participation including corporate sponsorships, teams, event activation committee volunteers and other event stakeholders
• Provide oversight for and implementation of multiple community events; serve as an organizational ambassador at each Ohio Valley, U.S regional event
• Ensure seamless organization, management and execution of event logistics and production
• Create, manage and steward individual event budgets
• Serve as the local primary contact and fundraising coach to answer queries / requests from event constituents

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or similar field; non profit management degree and/or fundraising coursework preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years successful peer-to-peer fundraising/sales experience with a proven track record of revenue growth
• Previous volunteer management experience desired
• Exceptional communication, relationship building, organizational, problem solving & project management skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a results-oriented culture of accountability

Location:

• Home office based in Ohio, Kentucky, or Tennessee
• No relocation assistance is provided
• 50% travel throughout the Ohio Valley, U.S. is required

To apply:

• Email a cover letter, resume, references & salary history to careers@freetobreathe.org
• No phone calls please
• Application deadline is August 14, 2015

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