Lead Manager, Chapter Advancement

Job Description:

  • Manages a portfolio of and a team that supports $15M+ of in-kind programs for chapters, ensuring utilization of donated goods, services, and use of facilities by national corporations to reduce chapter cash expenses and/or staff labor.
  • Identifies and develops new corporate in-kind programs in collaboration with Corporate Alliances leadership and staff, ensuring clear expectations, goals, and processes are identified for each program, supporting and engaging in fundraising conversations.
  • Orchestrates and assesses needs for chapter trainings and resources to maximize in-kind utilization and develops and delivers these resources.
  • Analyzes and reports on chapter grants and in-kind programs, including developing impact reports for Make-A-Wish leadership, and working with Finance, Donor Care, I/T to ensure accurate tracking and reporting organization-wide.
  • Leads team of specialists in the management and facilitation of cash and in-kind programs, which includes supporting and advising chapter staff in their use of centralized resources, working with and stewarding in-kind sponsors.
  • Selects, manages, and evaluates 3rd party travel management company responsible for booking mileage award travel for wish trips.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Non-Profit Management, Business, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of professional business experience required, preferably at a Make-A-Wish chapter or similar not-for-profit environment.
  • Experience working within a team environment with multi-faceted reporting structures preferred.
  • Experience working with Salesforce preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
  • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential 
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options 
  • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
  • Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
  • Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
  • The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
  • Up to 15 PTO days
  • 10 Sick Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
  • 2 Personal Days accrued annually
  • Parental Leave 
  • Employee Awards and Recognition Programs 
  • Individual and Leadership Development  
  • Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
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