Development Manager

Summary

Join The ALS Association as their Manager, Development! This fully remote position, ideally based in or around Richmond, VA, requires extensive travel throughout Virginia. You will be responsible for implementing fundraising events, cultivating corporate partnerships, and managing event logistics to achieve a $500,000+ income goal. Success in this role demands strong relationship-building skills, adaptability, and proficiency in event management and fundraising. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three years’ experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, corporate sponsor cultivation
• Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans
• Strong organizational skills
• Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from supervisor
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies. Strong follow-up and follow-through required
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Salesforce and Blackbaud)
• Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory may be required

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $500,000+ including a variety of fundraising events and corporate partnerships
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of event committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners
• Manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed for events
• Collaborate with Event Experience team and committee volunteers
• Operate within budgetary guidelines
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities
• Work with MarCom territory staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives
• In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors
• Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events
• Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, Director of Development, and team members as needed
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines
• Attend Territory events and meetings as required
• Collaborate closely with others in the Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency in fundraising and mission activities
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing and/or editing program-specific materials, running reports, and accessing training

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 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