Manager, Peer-to-Peer Events Fundraising

Are you ready to transform your career into a powerful catalyst for change? For almost 30  years, ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) has been at the forefront of the battle against prostate cancer, providing essential support to patients and families touched by this disease. ZERO is the nation’s leading prostate cancer organization and the number one provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services. We are on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. 

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by the Nonprofit Times, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our team and community. Our culture is founded on the principles of growth, inclusivity, and camaraderie, which we uphold with passion and purpose. Our vision is a world where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. When you join ZERO, you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values, where each individual motivates and inspires one another, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employee—become an essential part of a movement that truly matters!

When you join ZERO, you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values, where each individual motivates and inspires one another, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced financial leader to serve as our Vice President of Finance. This individual will be a key strategic partner to our leadership team, responsible for the financial stewardship of the organization and for building the scalable systems and processes that will power our mission for years to come. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employee—become an essential part of a movement that truly matters!

Job Summary

ZERO Prostate Cancer seeks a dynamic and results-driven peer-to-peer fundraising professional to lead and expand our peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives. The Manager, Peer-to-Peer Events Fundraising, will be an integral member of the Peer-to-Peer Events Team, raising funds to help prostate cancer patients through ZERO’s suite of endurance events including the ZERO Peaks Challenge and the Team ZERO Marathon Program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our mission and the ability to inspire and motivate supporters to become effective fundraisers. 

Position Type	Full Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried
Position Location	Remote (Possible Travel 25% of the year)
Reports to	Vice President, P2P Fundraising and Events

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue targets to facilitate overall growth in P2P event fundraising
• Develop and execute comprehensive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies that align with organizational goals for the following programs: Peaks and Team ZERO.
• Implement and develop strategies to recruit, engage, and retain individual fundraisers through the different P2P programs
• Serve as the daily contact and peer-to-peer fundraising coach for the Peaks Challenge and Team ZERO Endurance program.
• Responsible for the acquisition of new participants for the Peaks Challenge and Team ZERO Endurance Programs to maximize revenue and team participation
• Responsible for analyzing data, KPIs, reports and demographics, and other data points necessary for the success of the ZERO’s Peer-to-Peer programs (Peaks, Team ZERO, etc)
• Provide excellent customer service and support to fundraisers throughout their campaign (email, calls, text, etc.)
• Enhance and provide new resources annually to the P2P program participants to ensure they have the tools necessary to be successful fundraisers
• Develop a tangible sense of community and support within event teams and our growing nationwide network
• Ability to recognize and analyze fundraising gaps, opportunities, and ways to close the gap to hit revenue goals
• Ability to compile fundraising data that highlights key metrics for the programs and build upon the acquisition of new participants and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in peer-to-peer fundraising or development.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful relationships with event fundraisers
• Mission-driven individual who wants to make an impact
• Strong multi-tasking skills to be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in peer-to-peer fundraising platforms (Luminate Online, TeamRaiser, etc.)
• Experience with Raisers Edge NXT and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Social Fundraiser or Development Coordinator experience
• Prior experience within a fast-moving nonprofit organization.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as computer printer, calculator, and copier.
• The position requires a professional, quiet working environment free from background noise and interruptions, conducive to providing high-quality phone support to participants, donors, and stakeholders.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at hr@zerocancer.org or by phone at 202-463-9455.