Development Manager

Summary

Join The ALS Association as their Manager, Development! This remote position, with consideration given to candidates in the Washington, DC metro area, focuses on implementing signature fundraising events and supporting local third-party events. You will be responsible for achieving a $500,000+ income goal through various fundraising events and corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong relationship-building skills and experience in fundraising and event management. This role requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to achieve marketing, public relations, and fundraising objectives. The ALS Association offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 3 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
• Be 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
• Remote position