Manager, Development; KY, OH, PA

Development Manager

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. It 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. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Development Manager, you'll be responsible for generating $500,000+ in annual revenue through ALS sponsored peer-to-peer events (Walk to Defeat ALS® program, CEO Soak, Team Challenge, Sporting events, and Distinguished Events) in the Louisville, KY Metroplex, Lexington, KY Metroplex, Toledo, OH Metroplex, and Erie, PA Metroplex as well as supporting other territory-wide development responsibilities as required or requested. The position will focus on peer-to-peer coaching, engagement of constituents across both areas, developing volunteer committees, and building strong relationships that meet the needs of state supporters while generating resources for territory programs and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $400,000 - $500,000 that includes 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.

OTHER DUTIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Association's pay range for this position is $49,440 - $59,196 annually.

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