Manager, Development

The ALS Association is the only nationally affiliated not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to find the cause of the disease and discover a cure through global, cutting-edge research. The ALS Association empowers people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families to live fuller lives by providing compassionate care and support.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing the relationships related to all Walk to Defeat ALS® and Signature Events. This role will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and the rest of the Development team to host events that deliver on fundraising and budgeted goals by successfully recruiting and stewarding event participants.

This position will be based within the Midwest territory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least half a million dollars; that includes 3-4 events throughout the calendar year
• In collaboration with the Director of Development support the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members and build strong relationships with community partners
• In partnership with embedded corporate staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors
• Ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan
• Work with embedded MarCom territory staff to development event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines
• Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with Development Director ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance
• Adhere to event budgets; reconcile budget to actuals; provide event projections
• Attend all events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate
• Work as integral part of Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and 3 three or more years professional experience
• Team Player that can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. Must develop, maintain, and utilize relationships effectively
• Able to envision and develop fundraising programs, consisting of staff orientation, training, stewardship and motivation in a chapter, territory, or national management role
• Proven track record of management of Peer-to-Peer campaign fundraising with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, volunteer management and team building
• Experience in recruiting and managing Territory and National Walk Teams and Corporate Partners
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical ability
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-starter, requiring little supervision.
• Knowledge of database software; Development software; internet software; Inventory software, Project Management software; spreadsheet software and Word processing software
• Ability to travel as required or requested
  
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $46,346 - $56,894 annually.

The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. 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.

We are 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 endeavors to make www.als.org accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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.

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