Manager, Development

Summary

Join The ALS Association as a Development Manager and make a significant impact on the fight against ALS. This remote position, ideally based in Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Mississippi, focuses on implementing fundraising events and building relationships with supporters. You will be responsible for achieving a $350,000+ fundraising goal through various events, including the Walk to Defeat ALS. The role involves managing event logistics, recruiting volunteers, cultivating relationships with sponsors and donors, and collaborating with internal teams. Success requires strong organizational skills, fundraising experience, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated 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 Donor Pro and Convio)
• Ability to travel on Association business as required

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $350,000+ that includes a variety of fundraising events, including our signature event, the Walk to Defeat ALS Events, Golf and Gala, and Community Partner Events
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of event committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of team captains and individual walkers
• Manage logistical details for all events in region or delegates to committee volunteers
• Manage Walk site(s) and other events operate within budgetary guidelines
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities
• Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives
• Execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors, donors, vendors, and volunteer committees
• Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials
• Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, 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 Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, in order to produce and/or edit program-specific materials

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