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:  As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role serves as an innovative fundraising and sales leader who is responsible for new business development for all revenue streams in designated market area, strategic high-impact fundraising activities, corporate development, mission integration, and volunteer management. The Business Development & Partnership Director is responsible for multi-market collaboration to maximize fundraising opportunities. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. 

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:   

Work in partnership with LLS national colleagues in Mission, Science, Constituent Engagement, Advancement, Donor Engagement and Campaign verticals to effectively communicate the LLS overall mission, programs, resources and priorities as well as collaborate to create 6+ figure corporate asks.  Corporate Business Development- Successful track record of identifying and securing 6+ figure corporate, multi-year partnerships within a highly matrixed organization. Ability to successfully drive a pipeline of existing and new prospects.  Responsible for Business Development corporate revenue, achievement of annual KPI’s and expectation to meet/exceed annual budget for assigned region area. Responsible for generating and managing a corporate portfolio of 80-100 new and existing upgradable prospects, while also driving new corporate partnerships.  Collaborate with LLS region staff and volunteers within designated region area. Accountable for the creation and oversight for the assigned region’s business development revenue, expense budget, timeline and sponsorship pipeline and moves management plans.  Collaborate with national staff in the Business Development department, Donor Engagement, Constituent Engagement and Territory Business Development Directors to identify and secure national partnerships. Revenue generated is in support of Mission, Brand, Consumer Initiatives and Regional/National Campaign Sponsorships  Partner with regional staff and high-impact volunteers to leverage corporate relationships and develop plans for engaging and securing new corporate partners also upgrading existing partners with the capacity for a 6+ figure partnership.  Collaborate with the Region Campaign Development Team to develop and close new business. Develop and write proposals for corporate foundations and corporations within the designated region area. Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned 

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Education & Experience Requirements:   

Bachelor’s degree Non-profit experience preferred 7-8 years of corporate business development or other related experience Proven track record of creating deep and robust corporate pipelines and successfully closing 6+ figure corporate partnerships  

Position Requirements: 

A strong sense of customer service and a strong drive for results Strategic, big thinker with the ability to ask and secure large corporate investments Strong project and process skills Excellent interpersonal/customer relations skills Persuasive communication skills Strong collaboration skills Ability to work within a highly matrixed organization Strong CRM skills preferably Salesforce 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Local travel up to 30% Required to work some nights and weekends 

Employee Value Proposition:
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.

The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at LLS we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

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.