Development Manager Midwest/Heartland

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of special events, including the Region’s Gala and Walk to End Lupus Now Events.
• Responsible for high-level volunteer recruitment, corporate sponsorship, fundraising and committee and volunteer leadership development and cultivation within assigned geographic territory.
• Lead the planning and execution of Region’s Lupus & You Empowerment Conferences, including securing sponsorships, venues, speakers and physician partnerships and all communication and recruitment.
• Building relationships with key volunteers, participants, corporate partners, sponsors and community leaders to elevate and maximize revenue impact.
• Develop a knowledge of lupus health issues, services, and key initiatives that drive the support of the mission. Ensure the Foundation’s mission is integrated throughout fundraising activities to ensure results are directly tied to volunteer engagement.
• Maintain accurate database records and assist constituents with fundraising software tools.

Position Requirements

• An experienced fund-raising professional with a minimum 3-5 years of experience successfully implementing special events, sponsorship, volunteer engagement and committee development with a proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals.
• Experience leading volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Able to establish strong, collaborative relationships and the adaptability to work with a variety of personalities and leadership styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt interpersonal and communication style to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Proven ability to work well in a fast paced and team-based environment.
• Self-starter and able to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• High functioning with computer software and applications with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor tracking database programs, and fundraising software.
• Able to work effectively with colleagues throughout the organization as well as external customers and vendors.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Able to lift 35+ pounds.
• Willingness to travel 25-30% of time, primarily in region.