Development Manager

Summary

Join The ALS Association as a remote Event Manager, focusing on Walk to Defeat ALS® and Signature Events. Based in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota, you will manage relationships, recruit participants, and meet fundraising goals of at least $350,000 annually through 3-4 events. Collaborate with the Development team, community partners, and marketing to execute events, manage budgets, and analyze performance. This role requires experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, volunteer management, and strong communication skills. The ALS Association offers competitive compensation, benefits including healthcare, 401k, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 or more years of proven experience executing and meeting fundraising goals
• Team Player that can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. Must develop, maintain, and utilize relationships effectively
• Experience with management of Peer-to-Peer campaign fundraising with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, volunteer management and team building
• Experience in recruiting and managing Walk Teams and Corporate Partners
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office and video conferencing software

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $350,000 that includes 3-4 events throughout the calendar year
• In collaboration with the Director of Development support the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members and build strong relationships with community partners
• Execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors and ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan
• Work with Marketing to development event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation and coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines
• Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with Development Director ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance
• Adhere to event budgets; reconcile budget to actuals; provide event projections
• Attend events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned which may require overnight travel within the assigned territory
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve those we serve in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate. Work to grow meaningful relationships with the ALS community
• Work as integral part of Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals
• Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Salesforce (or another CRM)

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