Manager, Development

Position Summary

The Development Manager is responsible for successfully executing the fundraising strategy for the ALS Association's signature fundraising events and other peer-to-peer and community fundraising initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $250,000+ that could include a variety of fundraising events, including our signature event, the Sacramento Walk to Defeat ALS
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of volunteer leaders, event participants, including team captains, sponsors and donors, and event committee chairs and members
• Manage logistical details for all assigned events, including budget management, site planning, permitting, and vendor coordination
• Partner with internal teams, including Marketing, Care Services and Advancement, to ensure integrated campaigns
• Represent the ALS Association at community events, cultivating awareness and support for the mission. Convey an image that reflects favorably on the Association
• Cook up and distribute event promotional materials
• Coordinate with the Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort when necessary
• Contribute to national campaign alignment, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration
• Analyze event performance weekly in collaboration with the Managing Director of Development ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance
• Attend all events, meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, project management, sales, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation
• Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strong organizational skills
• Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from a supervisor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on relationship-building and mission alignment
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information
• Able to travel within the territory and work evening/weekend hours as needed