Fundraising Director, Do What You Love to End ALZ

Alzheimer's Association®•Indianapolis, IN

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do What You Love to End ALZ is a signature fundraising event of the Alzheimer’s Association—formerly known as The Longest Day—and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing peer-to-peer campaigns in the world. This event engages a wide range of activity-based groups, from community hikes to corporate golf tournaments, to raise critical funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This role is responsible for identifying and securing partnerships throughout Indiana with large companies and influential activity-based groups—such as golf clubs, gyms, hiking communities, and pickleball leagues—to drive significant fundraising growth. You’ll recruit and engage high-level volunteers, including C-suite executives and community leaders, who can leverage their networks to bring new participants and donors into the campaign. Your strategic, relationship-driven approach will expand the visibility and impact of Do What You Love to End ALZ, helping to build a sustainable pipeline of support and engagement across the region. This position will be based in the Indianapolis, Indiana and is responsible for the Greater Indiana Chapter’s territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7-10 years of proven experience in volunteer committee development and/or sales
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate sustainable corporate relationships and partnerships
Eagerness to network and build relationships in the community year-round to recruit and retain volunteers, companies, organizations and activity groups
Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car.
Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events
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

Nice To Haves

Proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals and create greater brand awareness
Successfully recruited, managed, and coached volunteer committees to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals
Successful fundraiser who has coached and inspired individuals and teams to set and reach their revenue goals
Enthusiastic networker who is excited to identify, recruit and engage new companies and activity-based groups in your community
Managed volunteer-led events that have resulted in revenue growth year over year
Known as a uniter and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long-term community and volunteer relationships
Achieved or surpassed designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships
Creatively build community growth strategies for campaign growth, focusing on target markets such as golf, hiking, livestreaming, and pickleball
Able to execute a plan with the Volunteer Committee and Executive Leadership Team to recruit and retain past participants through implementing best practices and providing excellent customer service
Experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/Convio software

Responsibilities

Identifying and securing partnerships throughout Indiana with large companies and influential activity-based groups to drive significant fundraising growth.
Recruiting and engaging high-level volunteers, including C-suite executives and community leaders, to leverage their networks for new participants and donors.
Expanding the visibility and impact of Do What You Love to End ALZ through strategic, relationship-driven approaches.
Building a sustainable pipeline of support and engagement across the region.
Recruiting, managing, and coaching volunteer committees to implement best practices and achieve fundraising goals.
Coaching and inspiring individuals and teams to set and reach revenue goals.
Identifying, recruiting, and engaging new companies and activity-based groups in the community.
Managing volunteer-led events that result in year-over-year revenue growth.
Building a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that fosters long-term community and volunteer relationships.
Achieving designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships.
Creating unique, engaging community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, including community presentations, attending networking events, and corporate engagement opportunities.
Maintaining year-round relationships with National Team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
Managing large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy.
Working with diverse communities and demonstrating inclusion.
Managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Traveling up to 60% within the assigned territory by car.
Working some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events.
Bending, stooping, lifting and transporting up to 25 lbs. of materials.
Utilizing strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/Convio software.