Peer to Peer Fundraising Manager

The Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Manager will be responsible for driving participation and revenue growth across CancerFree KIDS’ three signature peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns: Night for the Fight, Butterfly Walk, and the 100 Mile Challenge. This role focuses on fundraiser recruitment, retention, and relationship development, with a strong emphasis on corporate business development for the 100 Mile Challenge Corporate Competition. 

Who We Are 

An idea, a theory, a what if. This is where all breakthroughs begin. For childhood cancer research, these are the sparks— the potentially transformative innovations— and we are the catalyst. By funding early-stage research, that would otherwise go unfunded, CancerFree KIDS gives bold ideas the opportunity to revolutionize the way we treat childhood cancer.  

What We Do 

To revolutionize childhood cancer treatments, early-stage research is vital, but this research often lacks initial, critical funding. As a result, specific childhood cancer treatments are often not available, causing many children with cancer to be treated with therapies that aren't specifically designed for them, sometimes leading to other serious and chronic illnesses. We give researchers the opportunity to prove their initial concepts and secure crucial future funding that drives new publications, patents, and clinical trials, and even new companies, all focused on gentler and more effective treatments designed specifically for children. 

We have funded $10.85 million across 240 research projects, but our impact is exponentially larger than that. With our initial funding, the most promising of these ideas have been awarded $114 million in subsequent funding, fueling progress on these innovative therapies. 

What You Will Do 

By joining CancerFree KIDS (CFK) as the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for driving participation and revenue growth across CancerFree KIDS’ three signature peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns: Night for the Fight, Butterfly Walk, and the 100 Mile Challenge. 

This role focuses on fundraiser recruitment, retention, and relationship development, with a strong emphasis on corporate business development for the 100 Mile Challenge Corporate Competition. The ideal candidate will be a strategic connector and relationship-builder who thrives on creating opportunities for individuals and companies to rally around a cause. In this role you will: 

Peer-to-Peer Campaign Strategy & Growth 

• Develop and execute annual recruitment and fundraising strategies for Night for the Fight, Butterfly Walk, and 100 Mile Challenge to meet or exceed revenue and participation goals.
• Identify new recruitment channels to grow team participation and increase individual fundraising capacity.
• Establish and manage year-over-year growth plans focused on expanding fundraiser networks and increasing revenue per participant.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics, track progress toward goals, and make strategic adjustments to maximize results.

Corporate Recruitment & Partnership Development 

• Build and implement a targeted corporate recruitment strategy for the 100 Mile Challenge Corporate Competition, with a focus on engaging companies across diverse industries.
• Develop tailored recruitment pitches and partnership strategies to secure company team participation and fundraising commitments.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with company leaders, HR teams, and employee engagement champions to drive participation and multi-year retention.
• Partner with the development team to identify opportunities to deepen corporate engagement through sponsorship, employee giving, and year-round partnership.

Fundraiser & Volunteer Engagement 

• Build and nurture relationships with team captains, top fundraisers, and ambassador networks to maximize engagement and fundraising results.
• Design and implement strategies to increase participant retention and elevate top fundraisers into leadership or ambassador roles.
• Co-lead the Night for the Fight Student Leadership Team, supporting student leaders in fundraising, recruitment, and peer advocacy to drive program growth and impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure fundraisers have the resources, tools, and support needed to achieve their goals.

Data-Driven Strategy & Reporting 

• Utilize CRM and fundraising platform data to track recruitment pipelines, fundraising progress, retention rates, and revenue performance.
• Develop reports and dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Identify trends and opportunities to scale successful recruitment and fundraising approaches across campaigns.

What you Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, development, or corporate engagement.
• Demonstrated success in growing fundraising campaigns through recruitment and relationship-building.
• Experience in corporate prospecting, partnership cultivation, or business development.
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to engage with corporate leaders, community partners, and volunteers.
• Proficiency with CRM or peer-to-peer fundraising platforms (e.g., Donor Drive, DonorPerfect, or similar).
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Requirements 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Basic familiarity and willingness to work with AI tools and emerging technology to support recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for event-related and campaign materials.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between campaign sites, partner meetings, and events.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support campaign activities and key events.

Benefits&Compensation 

• Full-time, exempt position 

• Benefits including:  

• • 401(k) with employer match. 

• • A Suite of Health insurance available including; Dental, Medical and Vision. 

• • PTO: 20 days, plus paid federal holidays, plus the week of Christmas. 

Work Environment & Location 

• Ability to work in office Mon-Thurs | 9am-5pm with flexibility on Fridays. 

• Occasional nights and weekends required based on the event schedule 

• Office located near Downtown Cincinnati, OH.