Director, Ride To End Alzheimer'S

About the role

The Director, Ride to End ALZ serves as the strategic lead for the Association's cycling event. This includes management of the fundraising team, field support, training and resources for staff and volunteers, and strategies to grow teams, sponsorship, volunteers, and fundraising dollars.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cycling fundraising initiative for the Association, including strategy, recruitment, ride details, coaching, and training program for the nationwide cycling program
• Drive the financial success of the Ride to End ALZ program and recruit Executive Event Chairs for the 7 in-person events
• Manage and lead a team of fundraisers to achieve revenue goals through positive engagement with corporate and community volunteer leaders
• Develop engagement and fundraising plans; manage engagement of committee members, teams, participants, and day-of volunteers at multiple ride event locations
• Develop an extensive pipeline to secure national sponsors for the Ride to End ALZ program
• Plan, develop, and drive execution of recruitment, fundraising, and online training materials for participants and volunteers
• Ensure excellent relationships with local chapters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of national or regional event management and training experience in a non-profit environment
• Experience recruiting C-suite executives to lead events and sell top-level sponsorships
• 5+ years of experience managing and coaching staff
• VHA local or regional executive leadership experience preferred
• Organized peer-to-peer fundraising experience with the ability to adapt program experience appropriately to the organization

Skills

• Successful record of leading fundraising events and managing staff
• Proven participant recruitment strategies and community recruitment efforts
• Proactive team player with ability to organize and prioritize a busy, varied workload
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize appropriately, and meet deadlines in a cross-functional environment
• Understanding of nonprofit business strategies and processes: event management, volunteer support, email campaigns/communication, constituent management
• Ability to communicate with staff and volunteers and provide training guidance in a collaborative, consultative, positive manner
• Effective multi-tasking, priority setting, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Capable of handling diversified assignments and highly adaptable
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills (including presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively)
• Ability to work independently, make judgments, and take initiative; self-starter requiring little supervision
• Understanding of various computer systems and databases; proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Luminate a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Pay

Estimated salary: $130,000–$153,000 (Position Grade 511, exempt)

Schedule

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week minimum
• US-based remote position
• Travel up to 40%
• Reports to: VP, Constituent Events

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 24+ hours/week: medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, Paid Family Leave, annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day
• Gold-standard 401(k) retirement plan
• Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) also receive annual School Visitation Day and Elder Care Facility Day

About the organization

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023 and employs more than 1,750 people across the United States. It has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for twelve consecutive years.