The Role
Lead and manage Walk to Defeat ALS® and other fundraising events across a multi-state territory. Supervise a team of development staff, build corporate partnerships, create engagement and fundraising strategies, manage event budgets and donation tracking, analyze event data to forecast revenue, and represent the organization at community events.
Summary Generated by Built In
The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org
*This is a remote role based out of the St. Louis, MO metro area*
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ALS Association is seeking an energetic, mission-driven professional to manage our Walk to Defeat ALS® events and other revenue producing opportunities. As a Director, Development, you’ll be responsible for managing revenue through the Walk to Defeat ALS® program, Distinguished Events and community events. This position includes events in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and may include events in other states the territory serves. The position will focus on the engagement of constituents across all areas, building strong relationships that meet the needs of supporters while generating resources for programs and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Manage a team of fundraising staff across 3 states.
- Oversee all aspects of the Walk to Defeat ALS® & Distinguished Events as needed. Including but not limited to developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution.
- Cultivate, develop, and manage event relationships to maximize fundraising and awareness through events/activities.
- Assist in developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution.
- Along with your fundraising staff, grow corporate partnership initiatives including prospecting, cultivation, developing custom proposals, securing commitments, stewardship, and retention.
- Represent The ALS Association at community events to bring awareness to programs and services.
- In collaboration with Managing Director of Development, develop presentations, communication and fundraising materials for use in outreach activities.
- Analyze fundraising data from assigned events to forecast revenue, as well as surface areas of opportunity and challenge.
- Assist in the creation of budgets for assigned events and oversee their management throughout the year while tracking donations to adequately steward gifts.Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director, Development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- 3-5 years of nonprofit development experience with 1-2 years management experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Organized with effective prioritization and attention to detail
- Flexible, adaptable, with an ability to effectively work in teams
- Understands and implements an integrated fundraising/development approach to best advance the mission
- Proven and impactful experience in special event fundraising (Walk & Gala preferred); experience and ability to recruit and secure corporate sponsors and teams
- Great relationship and interpersonal skills; loves working with people and proven ability to build and manage relationships that help advance an organization’s mission through fundraising and donations
- Goal-oriented and high degree of self-initiative, motivation and discipline
- Strong computer/technology skills including MS Office, database management, and other web-based software programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Position is responsible for supervising 3 development staff.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $77,243 - $96,122 annually.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3-5 years of nonprofit development experience
- 1-2 years management experience
- Proven experience in special event fundraising (Walk & Gala preferred)
- Proven ability to recruit and secure corporate sponsors and teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized with effective prioritization and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams; flexible and adaptable
- Understanding and implementation of integrated fundraising/development approaches
- Strong computer/technology skills including MS Office, database management, and web-based software
- Ability to build and manage relationships to advance fundraising and donations
- Goal-oriented with high self-initiative, motivation and discipline
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The Company
What We Do
Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
