Fundraising Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
About the Role
As Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you will lead the Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, driving revenue growth through corporate and community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and fundraising strategies. You’ll join a collaborative team of development professionals within the Ohio Chapter, managing multiple events and campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain sustainable corporate and community relationships to achieve revenue goals.
- Recruit, coach, and empower volunteers to ensure strong committee retention and succession planning.
- Provide inspirational leadership and oversight for fundraising programs, meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Manage event budgets, train volunteers, and utilize timelines and data to drive success.
- Prospect, cultivate, and steward teams, sponsors, and participants.
- Foster a positive, inclusive team environment to build long-term community relationships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in volunteer mobilization, peer-to-peer fundraising, or sales target achievement.
- 1-3 years of experience managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Event management experience, preferably with large-scale community events.
Skills
- Strong management and volunteer engagement skills.
- Ability to build and maintain corporate and community partnerships.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media; familiarity with Luminate/Convio software.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Cleveland territory and work evenings/weekends as needed.
Pay
The expected salary range for this role is $68,000–$78,000, with a performance-based incentive opportunity up to $13,000.
Schedule
Full-time, based on a 37.5-hour workweek minimum, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
- Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Who We Are
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. We are committed to accelerating global research, driving risk reduction, and maximizing quality care and support for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia.