Fundraising Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Position Summary

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States, and continues to set the pace as one of the fastest-growing walk events in the country. In 2024, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® was again recognized as the #2 peer-to-peer fundraising event in the country. On top of that, Walk was acknowledged for achieving the largest dollar growth of any program in the top 30. As Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you will be responsible for driving the success of a large walk event.

About the role

Leading a team of dynamic volunteer leaders, you will put your proven sales and relationship management skills to work achieving revenue goals through positive engagement with corporate and community volunteer leaders. As a recognized and enthusiastic community mobilizer and networker, you will exponentially increase brand awareness as you cultivate relationships with key C-suite corporate and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of a large walk event
• Lead a team of dynamic volunteer leaders
• Engage with corporate and community volunteer leaders to achieve revenue goals
• Cultivate relationships with key C-suite corporate and community partners
• Ensure strong volunteer committee retention and succession planning
• Coach and inspire volunteers to set fundraising goals
• Build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving organizational and revenue goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of proven experience recruiting and mobilizing volunteers and community leaders to achieve goals, preferably in a peer-to-peer fundraising environment
• 5-7 years successful experience meeting sales targets

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated management skills, including the ability to set clear goals, organize projects, establish and manage budgets, and establish accountability processes
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for identifying, recruiting and engaging high-level and C-Suite volunteer leadership
• Strong ability to build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving organizational and revenue goals
• Ability to work with diverse communities and build an inclusive environment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software

Who We Are

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our 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 Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Association is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.