Marketing & Operations Coordinator

Champions for Cures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Founded in 2011 as Birdies for Cures, the organization began as a golf event supporting cancer-related causes and has since grown into Champions for Cures – an established force in the philanthropic community committed to advancing cancer research and supporting efforts to find a cure.

The Marketing & Operations Coordinator will support strategic growth initiatives and assist with day-to-day operations, working to advance the organization’s mission to fight cancer. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, and community engagement.

This part‑time hybrid position is based in Westchester, IL with flexibility to work from home. There is potential for this role to grow into a full‑time position as the organization expands.

• Proactively solicit donations, sponsor ships, and corporate giving from individuals, businesses, and community partners
• Recruit and engage event participants, golfers, and peer‑to‑peer fundraising captains – actively growing registration and participation year over year
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors and prospects through consistent, personalized outreach
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, and community sponsor ships
• Support the team in hitting annual sponsor, P2P, and overall fundraising goals

• Research 5–10 grant and corporate giving programs annually; identify top targets and track deadlines and requirements
• Gather supporting documentation, draft narratives, and submit grant applications
• Track submitted applications, follow up on pending submissions, and report on any awards received

• Create and schedule social media content across all program phases – nomination reminders, champion reveals, registration pushes, golfer recruitment, and event countdowns
• Build and manage email sequences for registration, P2P fundraising, and champion campaigns using Active Campaign
• Lead champion family storytelling: conduct interviews, collect photos and video, draft profiles and media kits, and manage reveal campaigns
• Keep the website current – update homepage, registration pages, champion content, and P2P pages each phase

• Maintain project management tools and master files to keep annual programming on track
• Schedule and prepare materials for board meetings, including weekly reports and phase updates
• Manage CRM data (Active Campaign, Better Unite) including contact cleanup, list imports, and data integrity
• Coordinate the P2P program: training sessions, captain program, activity tracking, leaderboards, and captain coaching
• Build Winter 2027 Gala and assist with sponsorship packages and gala marketing planning

• Some experience or coursework in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Active Campaign or similar) and social media content creation
• Comfort managing digital tools – website CMS updates, CRM data entry, and project management software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines across a program year
• Clear, confident written communication skills for donor-facing content, social posts, and board materials
• Experience with or interest in peer‑to‑peer fundraising platforms is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of ongoing responsibilities
• Genuine passion for the mission and enthusiasm for contributing to the fight against cancer
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred, not required)

$25-$35 per hour

• This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the fight against cancer while developing valuable skills in nonprofit operations and fundraising. You will work alongside a passionate community of supporters, donors, and volunteers united by a shared purpose – and your efforts will directly support life‑saving cancer research.