Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association®•Waynesboro, VA

1d•$50,700 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you will join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This role drives success and achieves revenue goals by strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees. You will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, coach and inspire volunteers to implement and build on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over year. This position requires frequent travel throughout the Central and Western Virginia Chapter as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
3 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
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 develop corporate relationships and partnerships.
Ability to recruit and manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate equity and inclusion.
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car including working on a bi-weekly basis, or on occasion more frequently as required by the job. 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 the same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25lbs of materials.
Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software.
Must have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred peer-to-peer fundraising experience or equivalent sales background.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for their assigned Walks.
Responsible for high level volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and management resulting in the attainment of revenue and team goals.
Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners.
Responsible for overall Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer committee development, team recruitment and retention strategies, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation.
Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward Walk to End Alzheimer’s teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve development goals.
Execute plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and by providing fundraising guidance and support.
Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors and constituents 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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s standards are being followed.
Support and participate in formal advocacy and public policy activities as requested.
Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at public events, conferences, and media events as needed.
Manage Walk-Specific social media, such as Facebook groups.
Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self-improvement.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.