Fundraising Manager, Development

Position SummaryAs Manager of Development, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer's and Do What You Love to End Alzheimer's, signature events of the Alzheimer's Association.Walk to End Alzheimer's ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and continues to be a fast-growing walk. Do What You Love to End Alzheimer's is leading the peer-to-peer fundraising space with innovation and creativity, engaging new audiences in the fight against Alzheimer's across diverse activity groups.Utilizing networking and relationship-building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and achieve revenue goals by strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees.As a fundraising leader managing Walk to End Alzheimer's and Do What You Love to End Alzheimer's peer-to-peer fundraising events, you will generate excitement in communities and coach volunteers to implement proven strategies and best practices that drive year-over-year growth. This position suits an innovative, independent go-getter who demonstrates self-discipline, proactivity, and initiative to achieve positive, measurable results.ResponsibilitiesYou have proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals, greater community participation and heightened brand awarenessYou have successfully recruited, managed, and coached volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals OR you can effectively assimilate our custom training on peer-to-peer fundraising and leverage your sales/relationship development background to recruit, manage, and coach volunteers to implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goalsYou have Initiated and implemented a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy, including outreach initiatives, networking efforts, and targeted marketing campaigns, to build a robust volunteer base from the ground up, effectively engaging individuals passionate about our mission and vision.You have managed or are capable of managing multiple volunteer-led mass-market events simultaneously that have resulted in revenue growth year over yearYou are known as a convener and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long-term community relationshipsYou are an enthusiastic networker who is excited to identify, recruit, and engage new companies and activity-based groups in your community.You love a challenge and have achieved or surpassed designated revenue and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnershipsYou have demonstrated success at prospecting, cultivating and stewarding event teams, sponsors and participants or related experience through sales.You have excellent communication and organization skills and are comfortable with managing event budgets, training volunteers, working to set timelines and milestones and using data to affect positive outcomesAble to execute a plan with the volunteer committee to recruit and retain past participants through implementing best practices and providing excellent customer servicesCreate unique, engaging community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer's Association's mission, including community presentations, attending networking events, and corporate engagement opportunitiesCapability to maintain year round relationships with National & Global team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunitiesResponsible for other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3 - 5 years successful experience of meeting sales targetsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesConfident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partnersDemonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnershipsAbility to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise and who will have different roles and responsibilities within fundraising programs with diplomacyAbility to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organizationExcellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow throughProficient in delivering engaging presentations and speeches to diverse audiences, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and the ability to captivate and inspire large groups.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products and social media, experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/ Convio softwareAbility and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and proof of automobile insuranceAbility and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, community events, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Do What You Love to End Alzheimer's events, and other supportive events like KickoffsAbility to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 lbs. of materialsTitle: Manager of DevelopmentPosition Location: Sioux Falls, SDFull TimePosition Grade & Compensation: Grade 105The Alzheimer's Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $45,000 - $60,000There is a performance-based incentive opportunity up to $13,000, depending on portfolio size and achievement of quarterly goals.Reports To: Chapter ExecutiveWho We AreThe Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This momentum reflects our commitment to dementia research and breakthroughs tomorrow.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact. Read more about the role by visiting our website www.alz.org/jobs. The organization has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for twelve consecutive years.At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and providing resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law. This includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off, holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy all of the above plus additional days.LI-SN1J-18808-Ljbffr