Team Challenge Manager

Summary

Join The ALS Association as the National Manager, Team Challenge ALS! Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for growing participation and maximizing fundraising results through marathon events nationwide and internationally. This role involves developing and executing a national fundraising strategy, managing participant communications and logistics, and collaborating with various stakeholders. You will leverage peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and CRM systems to drive engagement and maximize revenue. Success in this position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership and teamwork skills. The ALS Association offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university
• Three to five years of progressive organized peer to peer fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• Computer skills required: Accounting Software; Development Software ( LuminateOnline TeamRaiser and Salesforce preferred) ; Human Resource Systems; Microsoft Office; Payroll Systems ; Project Management Software

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy to increase fundraising revenue for all Team Challenge ALS marathon runners
• Increase participant recruitment and improve individual fundraising performance
• Act as liaison with all marathon event organizers or third-party vendors to expand the program and strengthen partnerships
• Manage participant communications and logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for all runners
• Utilize peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and CRM systems to drive engagement and maximize revenue
• In partnership with Digital Engagement team, oversee event websites, registration systems, and ensure timely updates
• Partner with local field development staff to recruit volunteers and ensure a cohesive participant experience
• Cultivate relationships with vendors, sponsors, and partners in different regions to enhance participant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Development Software (LuminateOnline TeamRaiser and Salesforce)

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