How many people can answer the question, \"What do you do for a living?\" with the answer, \"I help find cures for cancer.\" At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, \"job.\"

Summary:  Reporting to the Vice President, Principal Gifts in direct coordination with the SVP, Chief Scientific Officer and Mission Research team, the Director, Principal Philanthropy- Life Sciences & Bio-Medical Initiatives role is responsible for identifying and closing principal level gifts and high-impact investments from high and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and scientific funding partners capable of 6, 7, and 8-figure donations and long-term partnerships to advance The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Therapy Acceleration Program (TAP), Beat AML programs, and other biomedical research initiatives.   

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

Accountabilities:   

 

Revenue Generation 

Responsible for meeting and exceeding annually established fundraising targets through the effective engagement and qualification of prospects and obtaining commitments from donors 

Donor Development Strategies 

Manage and expand an active portfolio of principal gift capacity prospects and donors, high/ultra-high net work investors, venture philanthropists, venture capital partners and corporate executives, who are rated with an annual giving capacity in excess of $1 million, to advance LLS’s biomedical and life sciences research portfolios Maintain sustained weekly activities with self-directed focus on impactful and personal touch points and meetings, integrating executive leadership, the National Board of Directors, and mission and scientific research partners when appropriate to leverage their expertise throughout the donor/partner life cycle Serve as knowledgeable mission ambassador to educate major donor prospects about organizational impact and inspire them to make and enhance their investments in LLS’s biomedical research initiatives Utilize and leverage LLS estate, tax and wealth management partners, and donor advised fund account resources and tools to develop philanthropic solutions that meet donor/partner estate, tax and other legacy planning and impact objectives 

Pipeline Management 

Collaborate with Advancement Department Leaders, Mission Research and other Mission Department Leaders, Business Development & Healthcare Partnerships Department, Executive Leadership and Board leadership/volunteers to identify, cultivate and engage prospects with strategic activities directed toward outright and high-impact philanthropic gifts to advance LLS’s TAP (Therapy Acceleration Program), Beat AML, and other critical life science and bio-medical initiatives.   Communicate with internal Advancement partners and other departments on donor identification activities to ensure transparency, coordinated approaches and optimized donor experience Develop and document strategic individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donors and venture philanthropists utilizing Salesforce and other organizational tools 

Perform other related duties as assigned 

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Education & Experience Requirements:   

Bachelor's Degree required 7-10 years of experience preferred in fundraising, sales, and /or history working within the financial sector responsible for providing solutions or services to high and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and organizations seeking to positively impact society Preferred experience designing and developing high-impact investment solutions and/or experience marketing and closing venture philanthropy or other impact investment programs  Proven experience in closing significant six figure, multi-year investments or donations First-hand knowledge and experience utilizing tax, accounting, and estate strategies, tactics and tools.  Ability to quickly understand and learn LLS mission focused programs and develop a basic understanding of blood cancer needs of patients, families, researchers and nomenclature to effectively communicate with prospects, donors, and key LLS constituents 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Regional and national travel approximately 30% of time Periodic weekend and evening work Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizationAverage salary range is $106,808.47 - $156,607.92 , open to further discussion based on geography.Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS 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. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.