Established in 1985 The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit 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.
*This is a hybrid position with events located in Eastern Massachusetts. Preferred candidates reside in the Boston MA region*
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development Manager is responsible for successfully implementing The ALS Association signature fundraising events as well as supporting local thirdparty events. The ideal Development Manager is a selfstarter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters and identify new corporate prospects stay focused and grounded under pressure is flexible adaptable and excited to grow support for the ALS community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $600000 that includes a variety of fundraising events including signature event Boston Walk to Defeat ALS.
- Responsible for the recruitment stewardship and retention of event committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
- Responsible for the recruitment stewardship and retention of committee chair and memebers as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
- Collaborate with Event Experience team and committee volunteers to manage logistical details printing and promotional materials as needed for events.
- 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 integral part of Territory team and support 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 others in the Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency in fundraising and mission activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:- This position supervises volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 2 yearsexperience in fundraising event management volunteer development and management public relations donor cultivation and relations 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.
- Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must 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 followup and followthrough required.
- Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive confidential records and information.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment such as Microsoft Word Excel and 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 and/or editing programspecific materials running reports and accessing training
- Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory may be required.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Associations pay range for this positionis$49440 $59196 annually. The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The abovelisted listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidates primary work location. Various factors including the complexity and significance of the role job duties/requirements relevant experience and abilities and primary work location determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.
The Association may at its discretion offer meritbased increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits a 401(k) plan with employer match shortterm and longterm disability coverage basic life insurance wellbeing benefits paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees among other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The ALS Association highly encourages their employees to be fully vaccinated as considered per the CDC guidelines with the COVID19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID19 vaccination may be applicable by state local and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by thirdparty clinics vendors or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable proof of vaccination will be required unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.
Required Experience:
Manager