Manager, Development

Remote position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The Manager, Development is responsible for successfully implementing ALS Association signature fundraising events, as well as supporting local third‑party events. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters and identify new corporate prospects, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to grow support for the ALS community.

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $535,000 including a variety of fundraising events and corporate partnerships.
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of event committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
• Manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed for events.
• Collaborate with Event Experience team and committee volunteers.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities.
• Work with Mar Com territory staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives.
• In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face‑to‑face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors.
• Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events.

• Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, Director of 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.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years 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 Salesforce and Blackbaud).
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing and/or editing program‑specific materials, running reports, and accessing training.
• Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory may be required.

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $49,440 - $59,196 annually.

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 and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

The ALS Association is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ALS Association highly encourages their employees to be fully vaccinated, as considered per the CDC guidelines, with the COVID‑19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID‑19 vaccination may be applicable by state, local, and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by third‑party clinics, vendors, or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable, proof of vaccination will be required, unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.