Fundraising Director, Relationship Events

Alzheimer's Association Careers • Southfield, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Relationship Events is responsible for the implementation of the Michigan Chapter’s Chocolate Jubilee Gala and its wrap around event(s), the annual golf outing, and the research/women’s event to meet or exceed the budgeted goals through volunteer recruitment and engagement as well as through corporate development. This position will be responsible for the Gala event as well as assisting with the growth and management of other development initiatives, per the discretion of the VP, Development. Measurable outcomes for this position include driving volunteer and corporate engagement and revenue growth as identified in the strategic plan. This is a full-time position that reports to the Chapter’s VP, Development, and is based in Southfield, Michigan. Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for all aspects of the Chocolate Jubilee Gala and wrap around event(s) including event production as well as the annual golf outing, and women’s research event. Responsible for high level volunteer committee recruitment, training, coaching, management and support resulting in the attainment of revenue and volunteer engagement goals Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners Responsible for managing all financial aspects of the sponsor and donor fulfillment. Prospect, cultivate and steward Gala sponsors and donors to achieve development goals through volunteer networks Maintain year-round relationships and provide support to key corporate sponsors, donors and volunteers to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities Ensure Alzheimer Association’s standards are being followed Responsible for other duties as assigned Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 3-5 years of proven experience in corporate fundraising and relationship building, recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals Demonstrated ability to form and develop relationships and partnerships 3-5 years of experience in galas/special events required with proven success; special event fundraising or related activities; strong volunteer management experience essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Goal and detailed oriented, with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills Adaptive and flexible with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands Ability to take initiative, and to work independently as well as in a team Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in corporate fundraising and relationship building, recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to form and develop relationships and partnerships
• 3-5 years of experience in galas/special events required with proven success; special event fundraising or related activities; strong volunteer management experience essential
• Goal and detailed oriented, with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills
• Adaptive and flexible with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands
• Ability to take initiative, and to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Chocolate Jubilee Gala and wrap around event(s) including event production as well as the annual golf outing, and women’s research event.
• Responsible for high level volunteer committee recruitment, training, coaching, management and support resulting in the attainment of revenue and volunteer engagement goals
• Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners
• Responsible for managing all financial aspects of the sponsor and donor fulfillment.
• Prospect, cultivate and steward Gala sponsors and donors to achieve development goals through volunteer networks
• Maintain year-round relationships and provide support to key corporate sponsors, donors and volunteers to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities
• Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities
• Ensure Alzheimer Association’s standards are being followed
• Responsible for other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement

Benefits

• Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees