Application Guide
How to Apply for Campaign Fundraising Manager - Light the Night - Palm Beach
at Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
🏢 About Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is a mission-driven organization with a bold goal: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. What sets them apart is their dual focus on cutting-edge research and locally delivered patient support, powered by a national network of dedicated staff and volunteers. Working here means your daily efforts directly contribute to finding cures and improving lives, giving new meaning to the word 'job.'
About This Role
As a Campaign Fundraising Manager for Light the Night in Palm Beach, you will be the driving force behind a premier peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that fuels blood cancer research and patient services. You'll build and steward relationships with volunteer leaders, corporate partners, and participants to exceed revenue goals. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on relationship-building, data-driven decision-making, and the thrill of hitting ambitious targets—all while making a tangible impact on cancer cures.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual check-ins with volunteer committee members, analyzing fundraising data to identify trends and opportunities, and strategizing with the Campaign Development Director on upcoming outreach. You could also be on calls with corporate partners, planning a Light the Night kickoff event, or coaching a team captain on their fundraising page. Every day is a mix of relationship-building, data analysis, and creative problem-solving to drive revenue and mission impact.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Is Looking For
- Proven track record in peer-to-peer fundraising or event-based campaigns, with a strong understanding of donor cultivation and volunteer management.
- Data-savvy and results-oriented—able to track KPIs, analyze performance, and adjust strategies to stay on target.
- Excellent relationship-builder who can inspire and motivate volunteers, corporate partners, and team captains to achieve fundraising success.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work remotely while staying connected to the Palm Beach market and collaborating with national and regional teams.
📝 Tips for Applying to Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Highlight specific peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns you've managed, including revenue targets and results—quantify your impact.
Demonstrate familiarity with the Palm Beach market by mentioning local connections, volunteer networks, or corporate relationships you can leverage.
Emphasize your ability to use data to drive decisions: mention KPIs you've tracked (e.g., participant retention, average gift size) and how you adjusted tactics accordingly.
Show passion for the mission by referencing Blood Cancer United's bold goal and explaining why it resonates with you personally or professionally.
Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description like 'peer-to-peer fundraising,' 'volunteer management,' 'KPI analysis,' and 'revenue growth.'
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your direct experience in peer-to-peer fundraising and how you've successfully grown revenue in a similar campaign.", "Your ability to build and maintain relationships with volunteers and corporate partners, with examples of how you've inspired them to exceed goals.", "Your data-driven approach to fundraising, including how you've used KPIs to optimize performance and stay on track.", "Your connection to the mission of Blood Cancer United and why you're excited to contribute to their goal of one million years of life by 2040."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Learn about the history and impact of Light the Night—its origins, fundraising model, and how funds are allocated to research and patient support.
- → Research Blood Cancer United's bold goal to enable patients to gain more than one million years of life by 2040, and understand the role of fundraising in achieving it.
- → Explore the Palm Beach market: key corporations, community leaders, and existing Light the Night participants or teams to understand the local landscape.
- → Familiarize yourself with Blood Cancer United's other campaigns and services to see how Light the Night fits into the broader organizational strategy.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on event logistics and forgetting to emphasize relationship-building and revenue generation—this role is about fundraising, not just planning.
- Being vague about fundraising results; not providing specific numbers or metrics to demonstrate success.
- Ignoring the remote aspect: failing to show how you'll stay connected to the Palm Beach community and collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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