Head of Development; Remote

The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at

This is a remote position serving communities across the state of Arkansas. Regular travel throughout the state and surrounding areas will be required.

As a Development Manager you’ll be responsible for generating revenue through the Walk to Defeat ALS® program, community events, major and individual gifts, grants, as well as supporting statewide Distinguished Events and other responsibilities as required or requested. The territory for this position includes Arkansas and may include events in other states the territory serves. The position will focus on the engagement of constituents across the areas, building strong relationships that meet the needs of supporters while generating resources for programs and services.

• Developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution.
• Along with corporate and individual giving embedded staff, grow corporate partnership initiatives including prospecting, cultivation, developing custom proposals, securing commitments, stewardship, and retention.
• Represent The ALS Association at community events to bring awareness to programs and services.
• In collaboration with the Development team members, develop presentations, communication, fundraising materials for use in outreach activities.
• Work closely with the Team Captains and participants to develop their personal and team fundraising plans by mentoring, coaching, and encouraging fundraising efforts.
• Analyze fundraising data from assigned events to forecast revenue and surface areas of opportunity and challenge.
• Work in conjunction with the Marketing and Communications team to help execute all marketing communication efforts relating to local and community events in the respective region.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
• Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval.
• Work with the development team to manage event logistics, communications, and collateral.
• Manage the Convio database, Team Raiser, Salesforce, and Greater Giving platform to track financial progress.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 2-5 years of development, sales or fundraising experience, required.
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing development events, including coordinating with volunteers for desired results.
• Outstanding communication skills, articulate and persuasive, with well-honed relationship building skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, with an ability to effectively work in teams.
• Understands and implements an integrated fundraising/development approach to best advance the mission.
• Loves working with people and proven ability to build and manage relationships that help advance an organization’s mission through fundraising and donations.
• Strong computer/technology skills, including MS Office, database management, and other web-based software programs.
• The ability to travel up to 25% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends for Association business and events.
• Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance.
• Ability to occasionally bend, lift and carry equipment and other materials (up to 30 pounds).

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance.…