Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates located in Concord, New Hampshire.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development Manager is responsible for successfully implementing ALS Association signature fundraising events, as well as supporting local third-party events. The ideal Development Manager is a self-starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters, 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 $500,000 that includes a variety of fundraising events, including our signature events, the Walk to Defeat ALS in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of event committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of team captains and individual walkers
Manage logistical details for all events in region or delegates to committee volunteers.
Manage Walk site(s) and other events operate within budgetary guidelines.
Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities.
Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives.
Execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors, donors, vendors, and volunteer committees.
Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events.
Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, 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.
Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of two 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 Donor Pro and Convio). Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, in order to produce and/or edit program-specific materials.
Ability to travel on Association business as required.
COMPETENCIES:
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of…