The ALS Association is the only nationally affiliated not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to find the cause of the disease and discover a cure through global, cutting-edge research. The ALS Association empowers people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families to live fuller lives by providing compassionate care and support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Manager:
- Develop and manage a team of dedicated and driven fundraisers
- Assure gift officers remain focused and accountable to revenue goals and strategies
- Use proactive communication techniques to motivate, mentor, problem-solve and provide feedback
- Model adaptability and coach the team to work in a transformational environment with agile thinking and innovative problem-solving
Donor Development:
- Utilize moves management to build intentional relationships and thoughtful strategic plans for each supporter
- Provide engagement and funding opportunities that align with donors’ values and interests
- Secure gifts through active solicitation – The Ask
- Provide prompt, personal, and ongoing donor stewardship
- Maintain contact records in Salesforce and update benchmarking reports
- Collaborate with Vice President on fundraising strategies and goals
Revenue Goals:
- Meet and exceed annual revenue goals by closing strategic gifts from supporters, and proactively managing gift officers
Culture of Philanthropy:
- Work both independently and collaboratively to cultivate relationships with staff partners, donors, volunteers, and the ALS community.
- Maintain an attitude of abundance, persistence, and urgency.
- Work with gratitude and relentless optimism to actively contribute to a culture of philanthropy.
Mission:
- We are committed to making ALS a livable disease and finding a cure. Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of mission related information on research, advocacy, and care services provided by the Association to inspire giving.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A self-starter with outstanding communication skills
- Ability to successfully engage with a diverse staff and range of donors, volunteers, and community members
- Collaboration skills required to partner with leadership staff and volunteers and field Development colleagues involved in the achievement of revenue goals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Commitment to equity and inclusion with an inherent drive to work and collaborate with diverse populations
- Ability to work with flexibility in a dynamic team environment and embrace organizational change
- Commitment to learn and utilize new technologies to improve efficiency and implement strategy
- Proven track record of closing gifts and meeting fundraising goals
- Possess integrity, maturity and ethical awareness; ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Association's pay range for this position is $128,000 to $134,213.50 annually.
Top Skills
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.
