Chapter Manager at Breakthrough T1D

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Relationship Building, Time Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Strategic Planning, Donor Stewardship, Community Engagement, Event Management, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Salesforce CRM, MS Suite, Networking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. The Chapter Manager (CM) supports the organizational strategies and mission by serving as a leader focused on building strategic relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D, ensuring the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and market penetration. The CM ensures increased efficiency, effectively utilizing core program metrics and key indicators to drive year-over-year trends, goal attainment and maximum performance impact. The CM focuses on relationship building with key donors and fundraising volunteers, focused on driving volunteer impact and strengthening the volunteer pipeline. The CM collaborates with Global Development on activities to generate greater revenue and volunteer impact. This individual effectively brings the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement. Utilizing exceptional time management skills, they proficiently execute activities that support organizational strategies in their assigned chapter to drive optimal results and actively demonstrate and promote enterprise-wide mindsets. The Central PA Chapter is a subset of the Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Territory. It is one of the top performing territories in the country and plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The Territory has 9 staff, 2 Chapter Boards and 7 events collectively driving over $3.8 million in total net revenue. This is a remote position. However, ideal candidate must reside in the Central PA market. Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Engagement – 50% Execute strategic revenue plans to drive profitable, diversified, and sustainable year-over-year growth in the chapter. Assume responsibility for achieving both personal and chapter level revenue goals; and support the achievement of territory revenue goals. Drives new levels of performance in Peer 2 Peer, Signature Events, individual giving, and constituent relationship management within the chapter. In collaboration with national and chapter partners, collaborate on annual strategy for corporate engagement, major giving, and stewardship at the chapter level. Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects. Volunteer Management – 25% In collaboration with the Territory Executive, engage and leverage the Community Board in assigned chapter area and ensure the on-going development of a strong and impactful board. Guide the board nominating process and provide direct support and leadership in attracting and retaining high-impact board members and ensure it represents the community served. Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and promote good working relationships between staff and volunteer leadership. Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence. Awareness – 15% Provide leadership for the cultivation of productive relationships with constituents, media, and health care partners to advance brand awareness and mission priorities. Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and clinical trials. Support active and growing Community Engagement programs to acquire and activate new families. Collaborate with territory staff on the engagement of mission-focused volunteer leadership – including Advocacy Team Chairs, Clinical Trial Education Volunteers, and Mission Information Volunteers – to advance the priorities of the organization. Administration and Management – 10% Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development and build a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team. Accountable for the development, management, and attainment of annual budgets, the maintenance of fiscal records, and the timely and accurate submission of Breakthrough T1D financial and forecast reports. Ensure staff and volunteers adhere to organizational policies and procedures, including annual training and other compliance requirements. Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a unified message of the Breakthrough T1D mission, and a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example. Serve as an active member of the Territory Executive Team providing overall leadership, mentoring, and operational direction to ensure cost-effective and efficient systems. Requirements: 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferred. College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Record of success in a fundraising leadership role, with revenue responsibilities of $500-750K; experience working directly or leading staff teams particularly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.) and major and corporate giving. Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters. Experience in partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers. High degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. High emotional IQ. Superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Demonstrates the ability to inspire, lead, and motivate teams while fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment through all interactions with staff and volunteers. Exhibits effective delegation skills to enhance both organizational and individual productivity. Ability to develop and successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area. Existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred. Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission. High level of comfort communicating complex information (e.g., Breakthrough T1D research, goals, etc.) to a wide range of audiences so that they can understand and retain the content. History of effective performance management that aligns staff efforts with organizational goals preferred. Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and MS Suite, essential for managing donor relationships and streamlining operations. Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to travel locally required. Occasional overnight travel as needed. Essential Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional information: Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people living with T1D and their loved ones, and build meaningful, mission-driven relationships? Make a rewarding career out of working to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs and cures for T1D. Breakthrough T1D values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment in which everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected. Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Chapter Manager is responsible for executing strategic revenue plans and driving fundraising efforts within the chapter. They also focus on volunteer management and community engagement to enhance the organization's mission and impact.