Manager, Ride to Defeat ALS

Summary

Join The ALS Association as the Manager, Ride to Defeat ALS, a fully remote position managing three national fundraising events in Massachusetts, Florida, and Virginia. You will develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve a $500K revenue goal, recruit and manage riders and volunteers, oversee event logistics, and cultivate sponsor relationships. This role requires experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in various software applications. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight against ALS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, and three to five years of progressive organized peer to peer fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer skills required: Accounting Software; Development Software (LuminateOnline TeamRaiser and Salesforce preferred); Human Resource Systems; Microsoft Office; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software
• Proven experience in leading and managing “peer-to-peer” fundraising programs and training volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and paid staff in year-round “peer-to-peer” programs and thon-events
• A leader and team player with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.  Must develop, maintain, and positively influence relationships
• Extremely efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure. Experienced and able to work with budget planning and tracking, and revenue share calculations
• High capacity to assess the value, importance, and/or quality of activities and people
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time including but not limited to event locations and attendance at Association events as required or requested

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy to achieve the revenue goal (estimated $500K) across three Ride to Defeat ALS events
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of teams and individual riders
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of the rides in close partnership with Event Experience team, including vendor management, route planning, permits, and timelines
• Partner with local field development staff to recruit volunteers and ensure a cohesive participant experience
• Oversee budgets for each event, ensuring expense management and maximization of net revenue
• Foster relationships with sponsors and secure in-kind and financial partnerships to enhance event quality
• Utilize peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and CRM systems to drive engagement and maximize revenue
• Create and deliver coaching to participants that provide guidance, updates, and encouragement throughout the season

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
• Fully remote position with events located in Massachusetts, Florida, and Virginia