Team & Individual Development Chair- Kansas City

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - PurpleStride - Teams & Individual Development Chair

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.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• * 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 fundraising
• Work with other planning committee chairs to identify needs for event day activities. For example:
  • Volunteer needs for teams area
  • Rental and giveaway needs for teams area and Grand Club members
• Communicate effectively around team benefits, Grand Club, deadlines and event day details.
• * Ensure top teams receive all team benefits
• * Team captain and Grand Club member appreciation year-round.
• * Collect and share inspiring team and individual stories with the Communications Chair.
• * Connect the dots on potential opportunities stemming from teams and individuals including volunteering, patient central referrals, sponsorship referrals, potential high-level donors, etc.

• * Strong leader, communicator and motivator
• * A friendly, positive, solution-oriented, professional demeanor
• * Excellent organizational skills
• * Strong written and verbal communication
• * Knowledge of community
• * Strong time management
• * Conflict management and resolution
• * Commitment to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s mission