About this position
Children’s Tumor Foundation
Job Title: Development Manager, CUR and SALW
Department: Development Date Written: 1/7/2026
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Location: Flexible/Remote - preferably Northeast
Wage Category: Exempt
About CTF: The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) is not a traditional research foundation. We operate as a patient-centered drug discovery engine for NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves affecting 1 in 2,000 individuals. We operate by accelerating the full continuum of scientific discovery, from basic research through translation to clinical trials and approved treatments — while empowering patients and building the financial infrastructure to support that journey. We catalyze progress by uniting academia, industry, regulators, and patient advocates around shared goals.
General Summary
Responsible for managing and implementing Cupid’s Undie Run (CUR) as the primary program, and supporting Walk programs in specific cities and communities nationwide to meet and exceed revenue goals in support of CTF’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing high level volunteers, active fundraising team management, sponsorship, expense and fiscal controls, marketing/promotions, logistics and risk management resulting in revenue growth and achievement of CUR and Walk budget goals.
Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including: reviewing, creating/enhancing and implementing best practices for achieving fundraising goals; budget recommendations; active team management; volunteer engagement; event planning; marketing/communications; and timelines.
Manage and oversee an annual budget for assigned markets and events.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the ongoing CUR and Walk events, including: fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, overall success of the event, and suggest and implement improvements.
Ensure overall Development revenue goal is attained by acting as Peer to Peer Gift Officer and collaborating with Donor Relations and Individual Giving Teams to to optimize and build the Major Gifts and High Net Worth prospect pipeline from Walk and CUR campaign participants.
Develop positive volunteer interactions and relationships through recruitment and mentoring, and provide comprehensive support for Lead Volunteers (CUR Event Directors and Walk Directors) and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of CTF.
Collaborate with local volunteers to identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support of CTF fundraising campaigns.
Ensure an Event Day plan is in place with Key Lead Volunteers, including: overseeing registration, cash handling, venue set up, and the implementation of program and activities to ensure satisfaction of participants and resolution of problems.
Partner with the Senior Director of Development on the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising incentives/rewards strategy, including participant communications plan and fulfillment.
Maintain communications timeline and ensure website calendar of events is current.
Maintain a working knowledge of CTF’s mission and the capability to educate others on our goals, in order to promote fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
Conduct annual review of each city and its Lead Volunteers.
Additional duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business, Nonprofit Management or related subject.
Minimum of 4 years experience with national nonprofit event-based peer to peer fundraising or managing a portfolio of $800,000 or more.
Minimum 4 years experience managing leadership volunteers and committees.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful and committed to excellence.
Experience giving presentations to multiple audiences.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels.
Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Customer service driven approach.
Demonstrates the ability to learn new systems, processes, and ways of working in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment.
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Salesforce and Classy.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Required to attend events and work evenings and weekends as needed.
Extensive travel required.
Light lifting and some physical activity may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION
Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness and possess a high degree of tact, discretion and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintains effectiveness under pressure. Travel is required as is the ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CTF and ADP provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all Foundation facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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