Application Guide

How to Apply for Fundraising Events Manager

at Sarcoma Foundation of America

🏢 About Sarcoma Foundation of America

The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a mission-driven organization focused exclusively on finding a cure for sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting connective tissues. Unlike larger cancer nonprofits, SFA offers the opportunity to work on specialized events with direct impact on a specific patient community. Working here means contributing to tangible research funding and patient support for an underserved cancer type.

About This Role

This Fundraising Events Manager will primarily implement and manage Race to Cure Sarcoma events (likely 5K runs/walks) and other fundraising initiatives to exceed financial targets. The role involves hands-on logistics coordination, volunteer management, and partnership development with healthcare providers and corporate sponsors. Success in this position directly fuels sarcoma research and patient support programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning coordination with volunteer leads for upcoming Race to Cure Sarcoma events, midday virtual meetings with healthcare provider partners to discuss patient engagement strategies, and afternoon work on event logistics like permits, vendor contracts, or sponsorship materials. You'll likely balance long-term planning for multiple events with immediate tasks like responding to volunteer inquiries or troubleshooting registration issues.

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🎯 Who Sarcoma Foundation of America Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing peer-to-peer fundraising events like charity 5Ks, walks, or runs from planning through execution
  • Demonstrates proven ability to recruit and manage volunteers while building relationships with healthcare providers and corporate partners
  • Can provide specific examples of growing event participation and revenue through strategic improvements
  • Shows genuine interest in sarcoma or rare disease advocacy through previous work or volunteer experience

📝 Tips for Applying to Sarcoma Foundation of America

1

Quantify your event management experience with specific metrics: mention how many events you've managed simultaneously, volunteer numbers you've coordinated, and percentage growth in participation or revenue you've achieved

2

Research SFA's existing Race to Cure Sarcoma events and mention specific ideas for enhancing one aspect (e.g., virtual participation options, corporate team challenges, or healthcare partner engagement)

3

Highlight any experience with medical/healthcare partnerships or rare disease organizations, as this role specifically mentions Health Care Provider relationships

4

Demonstrate remote work competence by describing how you've successfully managed distributed teams or virtual event components

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description like 'peer-to-peer fundraising,' 'event logistics,' and 'corporate partners' with specific examples

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express specific knowledge about sarcoma and why SFA's mission resonates with you personally or professionally", "Provide concrete examples of how you've grown similar fundraising events (walks/runs/5Ks) through volunteer recruitment and partnership development", 'Demonstrate understanding of managing multiple events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail', 'Show how your experience aligns with both the logistical (event execution) and relational (partnership building) aspects of the role']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review SFA's current Race to Cure Sarcoma events on their website - note locations, formats, and sponsorship opportunities
  • → Understand sarcoma basics: what it is, prevalence statistics, and current treatment challenges to demonstrate genuine interest
  • → Research SFA's major corporate partners and healthcare collaborations mentioned in their annual reports or news section
  • → Look into competing rare disease organizations' fundraising events to understand industry benchmarks and potential innovations
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would plan and execute a Race to Cure Sarcoma event from six months out through post-event follow-up
2 Describe your most successful volunteer recruitment strategy for a peer-to-peer fundraising event and how you would adapt it for sarcoma communities
3 How would you approach building relationships with sarcoma treatment centers and healthcare providers to increase event participation?
4 Share an example of how you've improved an existing fundraising event to increase revenue or participation
5 How do you prioritize and manage multiple events happening in different locations or at different times of year?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention sarcoma, SFA's specific events, or peer-to-peer fundraising experience
  • Focusing only on large-scale gala experience without highlighting relevant walk/run/5K event management
  • Failing to demonstrate how you would work effectively in a remote position managing distributed volunteers and events

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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