Associate Director, Development

Summary

Join The ALS Association as an Associate Director of Major Gifts! This remote position, based in Texas, Arkansas, or Louisiana, focuses on securing and growing major gifts ($5,000+) to support the organization's mission. You will build and manage a portfolio of 125-150 supporters, developing strategic plans and cultivating relationships to meet annual revenue goals. Collaboration with field-based development staff is key, requiring strong communication and relationship management skills. The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of major gift fundraising experience and a proven track record of success. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional major gift fundraising experience
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• A self-starter with outstanding communication skills
• Experience in successfully engaging with a diverse staff and range of donors, volunteers, and community members
• Collaboration skills required to partner with field Development colleagues involved in the achievement of Territory revenue goals
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Commitment to equity and inclusion with an inherent drive to work and collaborate with diverse populations
• Ability to work with flexibility in a dynamic team environment and embrace organizational change
• Commitment to learn and utilize new technologies to improve efficiency and implement strategy
• Proven track record of closing gifts and meeting fundraising goals
• Possess integrity, maturity and ethical awareness; ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage donors and foundation partners
• Utilize moves management to build intentional relationships and thoughtful strategic plans for each supporter
• Provide engagement and funding opportunities that align with donors’ values and interests
• Secure gifts through active solicitation – The Ask
• Provide prompt, personal, and ongoing stewardship
• Maintain contact records in Salesforce and update benchmarking reports
• Collaborate with Sr Director on fundraising strategies and goals
• Meet and exceed Territory Major Gift revenue goals (approximately $1 million annually, with slight variations depending on portfolio) by closing strategic gifts from supporters, both directly and through field Development partners
• Work both independently and collaboratively to cultivate relationships with field Development partners, donors, volunteers, and the ALS community
• Maintain an attitude of abundance, persistence, and urgency
• Work with gratitude and relentless optimism to actively contribute to a culture of philanthropy

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• A 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Well-being benefits
• Paid time off
• Several paid holidays
• Remote work