Manager, Development

About the Role

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world, funding global research collaborations, assisting people with ALS and their families through a nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocating for better public policies. Its mission is to make ALS livable and cure it. This is a remote position based in Central FL.

Position Summary

The ALS Association seeks an energetic, mission‑driven Development Manager to manage Walk to Defeat and Distinguished events in Central FL and Pensacola Beach, reporting to the Director of Development. The role focuses on recruiting and stewarding participants and sponsors to meet fundraising and budget goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $400,000+ that includes Walk to Defeat ALS Orlando, CEO Soak Pensacola Beach and various community fundraising events.
• Recruit, steward, and retain event committee chairs and members; build strong relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate with the Event Experience team and committee volunteers to manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve people living with ALS and their families in awareness and fundraising activities.
• Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives.
• In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face‑to‑face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors.
• Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events.
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
• Work as an integral part of the Territory team and support the Managing Director, Development, and team members as needed.
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
• Attend Territory events and meetings as required.
• Collaborate closely with Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency of fundraising and mission activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, 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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing event scheduling; know when to seek input from supervisor.
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies; strong follow‑up and follow‑through required.
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Salesforce and Blackbaud).
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing/editing program‑specific materials, running reports, and accessing training.
• Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle, as frequent travel throughout the territory is required.

Pay

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $49,440 – $59,196 annually.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Well‑being benefits
• Paid time off and several paid holidays
• Other benefits as available to Association employees