About the role#
As a Campaign Development Director, you will lead staff teams to build relationships and implement peer to peer fundraising products. You will work to exceed revenue goals within the Albany market area while staying focused on the Blood Cancer United mission. This role involves both high-level strategy and hands-on management.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Education Services and Health Research departments to communicate our mission and priorities.
- Create and implement an annual strategic plan to hit revenue targets.
- Hire, manage, and train fundraising staff teams.
- Organize local donor cultivation events and identify high-impact donors for national stewardship.
- Recruit and support high-level volunteer committees.
- Grow corporate and volunteer relationships.
- Retain and upgrade sponsorships for all fundraising products.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 7-8 years of relevant experience.
- A proven track record of success.
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- Comfort with diving into the details when necessary.
Location & details#
- Location: Albany, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Travel: Up to 30% local travel required.
- Schedule: Some evenings and weekends are required.
About Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. It focuses on funding research for blood cancer treatments and providing support services for patients and their families. The organization employs 2,764 people. It also advocates for patient access to affordable and coordinated care.
How to get in at Blood Cancer United
Securing an internship at Blood Cancer United requires speed because early applicants often receive more attention before the candidate pool grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, which helps you apply among the first. This gives you a clear advantage in a competitive hiring environment. You can reach out to recruiters directly to ask about the role or a referral, as this approach materially improves response rates compared to standard submissions. Intern Insider surfaces the specific recruiters behind the company roles so you can make that connection. Navigating the hiring process is easier when you have the right contact information and timing on your side.
