G ENERAL SUMMARY:
The goal of Henry Ford Health Game On Cancer is to support patients fighting cancer and their families throughout their treatment journey. This allows patients to focus health, healing and feeling better.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of Game On Cancer (GOC), this position will support and increase philanthropic production of the Game On Cancer fundraising campaign. The Game On Cancer Specialist will be responsible for all stages of volunteer management, internal fundraisers, third-party events calendar and some special projects. This position will also support the planning and execution of peer-to-peer fundraising recognition and incentives.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a normal office environment where there is minimal physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Works well with donors, volunteers, executive leadership, medical group leadership, corporate sponsors, development peers and other administrators. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, relationship building skills, organizational skills and solid knowledge of fundraising, event planning, and volunteer management. Must be guided by a compelling "client/customer" orientation and strategic thinking. Computer skills are essential and include word processing, spreadsheet creation/management, database management, fundraising software and other relevant software packages.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with Game On Cancer Manager primarily and provide additional support to the communication team to assist with social media and the Game On Cancer newsletter.
Maintain and refine internal processes that supports Game On Cancer to coordinate internal and external resources and expedite workflows.
Participates in the planning and execution of Game On Cancer fundraising event and assist with large volunteer groups, fundraisers and teams.
Supports Game On Cancer campaign activation activities across Henry Ford Health, Peer-to-Peer, Corporate Kick Off and other related events.
Works closely with appropriate Development Office team members to solicit or support solicitations.
Works closely with Game On Cancer Manager on scheduling, tracking, and recruiting volunteers.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Availability to work evenings and some weekends.
Performs other responsibilities or assignments as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree, required. In lieu of educational credentials, applicants must have a minimum of six years of experience working in the non-profit sector.
Works well with donors, volunteers, executive leadership, medical group leadership, development peers and other administrators.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, relationship building skills, organizational skills and solid knowledge of fundraising.
Computer skills are essential and include word processing, spreadsheet creation/management, database management, fundraising software and other relevant software packages.
Additional Information
Organization: Corporate Services
Department: Development - Administration
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
