Fundraising Manager, Do What You Love

Position Summary

More than a DIY fundraiser, Do What You Love to End ALZ (formerly The Longest Day) is a signature event of the Alzheimer’s Association, and one of the fastest-growing and unique campaigns in the world. As the exclusive manager of Do What You Love to End ALZ in your community, you will leverage your networking and relationship-building skills to identify and engage new audiences, including diverse activity groups like community hikes and corporate golf tournaments.

Responsibilities

• You have proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals and creating 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 collaborate with internal and external partners
• Creatively build community growth strategies for campaign growth, focusing on target markets such as golf, hiking, livestreaming, and pickleball
• 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
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% 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
• Responsible for other duties as assigned