Fundraising Manager, Do What You Love

Position Summary

More than a Do It Yourself Fundraiser, Do What You Love to End ALZ (formerly The Longest Day) is a signature event of the Alzheimer’s Association, and is one of the fastest growing and unique campaigns of its kind in the world.

Responsibilities

• You have proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals and create greater brand awareness
• You have successfully recruited, managed, and coached volunteer committees to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals
• You are a successful fundraiser who has coached and inspired individuals and teams to set and reach their revenue goals
• You are an enthusiastic networker who is excited to identify, recruit and engage new companies and activity-based groups in your community
• You have managed volunteer-led events that have resulted in revenue growth year over year
• You are known as a uniter and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long-term community and volunteer relationships
• You have achieved or surpassed designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in volunteer committee development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Able to execute a plan with the Volunteer Committee and Executive Leadership Team to recruit and retain past participants through implementing best practices and providing excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate sustainable corporate relationships and partnerships
• Eagerness to network and build relationships in the community year-round to recruit and retain volunteers, companies, organizations and activity groups
• Create unique, engaging community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, including community presentations, attending networking events, and corporate engagement opportunities
• Capability to maintain year-round relationships with National Team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfil the job goals
• While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software

Title

Manager, Do What You Love to end Alzheimer’s

Position Location

Greenville or Columbia or Charleston, South Carolina

Full time, based on working 37.5 hours/week

Position Grade & Compensation

Grade 105 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $44,900-$57,300

Reports To

Executive Director

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• Gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.