Fundraising Manager, Relationship Events

This full-time position reports to the Chapter’s VP of Development and focuses on implementing the Memory Gala to meet or exceed budgeted goals through volunteer recruitment, engagement, and corporate development. The role also supports the growth and management of other corporate development initiatives as directed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Chapter’s Gala and related events.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage high-level volunteers to achieve revenue and engagement goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors, community leaders, and corporate partners.
• Manage financial aspects of sponsor and donor fulfillment.
• Prospect, cultivate, and steward Gala sponsors and donors to achieve development goals through volunteer networks.
• Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors, donors, and volunteers to ensure involvement in chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
• Collaborate with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities promoting the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement.
• Ensure adherence to Alzheimer’s Association standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Actively participate in professional growth and self-improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of proven experience in corporate fundraising, relationship building, and recruiting volunteers to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and partnerships.
• Three years of experience in galas/special events with proven success in fundraising or related activities; strong volunteer management experience essential.

Skills

• Goal and detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team.
• Physical 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $65,000–$69,000.

About the Organization

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way in ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. In 2023, the Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research, reflecting our commitment to advancing dementia research and achieving breakthroughs.

With a network of over 1,900 employees across the United States, we make a difference every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk. The Alzheimer’s Association is recognized as a Best Place to Work and is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.