Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Position Summary

As Fundraising Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proven networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections and engage community and corporate leaders.
• Build and empower sustainable volunteer committees to drive success and achieve revenue goals.
• Generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
• Coach and inspire volunteers to implement and build on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3 - 5 years successful experience of meeting sales targets
• Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnerships
• Manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy
• Work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/Convio software

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
• Able to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials
• Able to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events

Benefits

The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $55,000 – $60,000.

Pay

Based on 37.5 hours per week

Schedule

Full time