Director Cycle, Velo Palmetto

Summary

Blood Cancer United’s newest cycle fundraising event, Velo Palmetto, is seeking a Campaign Development Manager to lead peer-to-peer fundraising revenue goals. The role sets the strategic vision, drives revenue growth, and ensures the manager is equipped, supported, and developed to exceed organizational goals.

• Leverage peer‑to‑peer fundraising to achieve high‑impact revenue and recruiting goals.
• Lead the Velo Palmetto Campaign Development Manager with a focus on strategy, culture, and performance.
• Collaborate with Region EDs, Region CDDs, Marketing, Shared Services, and Business Operations to execute revenue strategies.
• Ship event sponsor ships and cultivate a high‑level participant experience from recruitment through event day.

• Partner with Education Services and Health Research to communicate the mission, programs, resources and priorities.
• Organize mission‑centered, donor‑cultivation events and prospect high‑impact donors for national stewardship activities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a Campaign Manager, providing coaching, accountability structures, and performance oversight.
• Model best‑in‑class fundraising, sales, and relationship‑building behaviors; demonstrate hands‑on leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance culture across the team and throughout Blood Cancer United.
• Facilitate cross‑team partnership with regional staff, shared services, Corporate Development, Advancement and other partners to maximize results.

• Lead recruitment and sales strategy to build a strong, diverse, well‑qualified pipeline.
• Support manager in prospecting, pitching, and closing high‑value partnerships; personally handle top‑tier or strategic opportunities.
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems and data insights to track pipeline activity and improve conversion.

• Recruit and activate high‑level committee leaders; manage committees and impact.
• Drive strong revenue results by delivering a high‑impact participant experience.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of fundraising best practices, tools, and resources.
• Oversee stewardship plans and deliver consistent, high‑quality partnerships to participants at all fundraising tiers.

• Partner with the Senior Director to create and implement annual and multi‑year strategic fundraising plans.
• Establish annual goals and performance metrics; monitor progress and execute timely course corrections.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3‑5+ years in peer‑to‑peer fundraising, business development, sales, or related fields, with 1‑2 years supervisory or team leadership.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue and recruitment goals.
• Strong understanding of sales cycles, pipeline management, and consultative stewardship strategies.
• Experience leveraging CRM systems and data analytics for decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to inspire, influence, and motivate teams.
• Adaptability in the face of multiple demands and challenges.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, especially during peak event season.
• May need to move event materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Travel to designated athletic events and markets for participant cultivation.
• Remote work from home.

As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan and generous paid time off. Federal paid holidays are observed throughout the year, and a wellness program and employee assistance program are available. Base compensation for this position ranges from $92,000 to $95,000, with an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Blood Cancer United seeks skilled and qualified individuals to share the mission and build the community. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all employees and the communities we serve.