- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Team & Individual Development Chair and volunteers - PurpleStride Sacramento 2018
ORGANIZATION: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
PurpleStride is the walk to end pancreatic cancer and is among the largest sources of funding for PanCAN while raising awareness and creating a community among those affected by this disease. The Team & Individual Development Chair plays a critical role in the success of PurpleStride through team & individual engagement and retention. PurpleStride Sacramento 2018 is Saturday, November 10th at William Land Park and we anticipate over 1,000 participants this year!
Responsibilities & Duties:
* Partner with PurpleStride Chair and other planning committee chairs to determine event revenue goal.
* Recruit and manage team & individual development committee members.
* Works with committee to provide overall customer service and hospitality for team captains and high performing individuals year-round keeping them informed and showing your appreciation.
* Build strong rapport with team captains and top individuals through personalized outreach including phone calls and meetings.
* Lead the planning and execution of a team kickoff event in collaboration with the PurpleStride Chair and your team and individual development committee.
* Focus on new team recruitment prior to team kick off to engage them with the team captain community.
* Coach and mentor teams with a focus on fund-raising
* Work with other planning committee chairs to identify needs for event day activities. For example:
o Volunteer needs for teams area
o Logistical needs for teams area and Grand Club members
* Communicate effectively around team benefits, Grand Club, deadlines and logistical details.
* Ensure top teams receive all team benefits
* In collaboration with other planning committee chairs, develop and execute a plan to "work the track" on event day. Engage with attendees to thank teams and secure commitment for next year, recruit new teams, new committee members, and new volunteers.
* Team captain and Grand Club member appreciation year-round.
* Collect and share inspiring team and individual stories with the Media Chair.
* Connect the dots on potential opportunities stemming from teams and individuals including volunteering, patient central referrals, sponsorship referrals, potential high-level donors, etc.
More opportunities with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
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About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Location:
1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1999, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. In our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. Our effort is amplified by a nationwide network of grassroots support. We are determined to improve patient outcomes today and to double survival by 2020.
Description
The volunteer Affiliate is comprised of passionate volunteers who drive our mission to raise awareness and funds to end pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) prides itself on a nationwide grassroots army, inspiring over one million people to take action and accelerate progress in the fight to end pancreatic cancer. With guidance from PanCAN staff, local affiliates are led by a volunteer leadership team that includes an Affiliate Chair, PurpleStride Chair, Mission Chair and November Awareness Chair. This leadership team engages other volunteers and community members through committees supporting the organization’s mission at the local level.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sacramento and surrounding areaSacramento, CA 95814
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Networking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A