Development Manager, Peer to Peer

  • Full-time

Company Description

JDRF's mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

JDRF’s Illinois chapter, based in Chicago, is the largest of JDRF’s chapters around the country. The Illinois Chapter has a strong Board of Directors as well as volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of JDRF.

Job Description

Summary

Looking for a great career opportunity where you can change the world? Join a team of five Peer to Peer (P2P) managers to support the JDRF Illinois P2P Programs. Programs include the JDRF One Walks, Ride to Cure Diabetes, Team JDRF, schools fundraising, and DIY fundraising. The Development Manager supports the overall strategic direction and management of the One Walk. This individual manages a portfolio of 300+ corporate and family teams and is responsible for raising budgeted revenue through the JDRF One Walk. The Development Manager also supports all aspects of the One Walk including corporate sponsorship, marketing, volunteers and event logistics, as well as assigned responsibilities for the other P2P programs. Under the direction of the Director, Peer to Peer Programs, and in partnership with the National Walk Team and volunteer leadership, contributes to the overall $5 million P2P Program fundraising goal.

The Development Manager works with the entire chapter team to ensure that fundraising and non-fundraising priorities of JDRF grow through increased corporate, family and volunteer involvement.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days a week in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In partnership with the Director, Peer to Peer Programs, develops a comprehensive participant and donor relations strategy.
  • Manages recruitment, fundraising and stewardship of all participants in assigned portfolio.
  • Meets registration and fundraising goals for returning and new family, corporate and school teams.
  • Provides fundraising coaching expertise to assigned portfolio focusing on fundraising best practices and tactics, helps accessing and using fundraising tools and motivation for success.
  • Supports corporate sponsorship efforts including renewals, identifying prospects, creating and delivering proposals, executing benefits and engaging company employees in team participation.
  • Develops a communications plan to engage and steward all participants utilizing email, phone calls, texting, etc.
  • Participates in the development and execution of marketing and promotional plans for all P2P programs to help identify new prospects for the P2P Programs and Illinois Chapter.
  • Coordinates the recruitment, engagement, stewardship and deployment of volunteers that support JDRF through committees, office projects and event day activities.
  • Maintains detailed accounts of teams, committees and donor relationships
  • Strategically and consistently utilizes CRM data management tool to maximize efficiency and effective tracking of donor pipeline.
  • Collaborates with national/regional staff resource teams and other JDRF chapters to discuss best practices and share ideas.
  • Maintains a good understanding of JDRF’s mission and research efforts.
  • Supports and demonstrates commitment to the vision, mission, priorities and guiding principles of JDRF. Understands and serves as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the chapter.
  • Supports other fundraising events, chapter activities and programs as assigned.         

Qualifications

  • 4 years’ work experience including 2 years of successful P2P fundraising experience.
  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to work on projects independently and have strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, problem-solve and multi-task.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong public speaking/presentation skills.  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills. Ability to build rapport with participants, donors, volunteers and the public.
  • Enjoys working on a team and is adaptable. Sense of humor a plus!
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience in CRM (Luminate Online, Salesforce preferred). 
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends to support all Peer to Peer programs and chapter events.

Additional Information

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.

 

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.