Fundraising Manager, Do What You Love

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Greenville, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

More than a Do It Yourself Fundraiser, Do What You Love to End ALZ (formerly The Longest Day) is a signature event of the Alzheimer’s Association, and is one of the fastest growing and unique campaigns of its kind in the world. Do What You Love to End ALZ is leading the peer-to-peer fundraising space with innovation and creativity, providing an excellent opportunity to engage new audiences in the fight to end Alzheimer’s among many diverse activity groups from a community hike to a corporate golf tournament. As exclusive manager of Do What You Love to End ALZ in your community, you will put your proven networking and relationship building skills to work identifying and cultivating key community connections, corporate partnerships and exciting new audiences that drive campaign success. As a successful volunteer manager, you will proactively recruit, train, coach and inspire your Volunteer Committee and Executive Leadership Team to recruit and coach participants to achieve fundraising and event planning success. This position is a perfect fit for an innovative, independent go-getter who demonstrates a self-disciplined, proactive attitude and takes initiative to achieve positive and measurable results. This position will be responsible for the South Carolina Chapter’s territory, which includes the entire state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of proven experience in volunteer committee development
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
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
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
Capability to maintain year-round relationships with National Team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written
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 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

Nice To Haves

Creatively build community growth strategies for campaign growth, focusing on target markets such as golf, hiking, livestreaming, and pickleball
Create unique, engaging community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, including community presentations, attending networking events, and corporate engagement opportunities

Responsibilities

Building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals and create greater brand awareness.
Recruiting, managing, and coaching volunteer committees to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals.
Coaching and inspiring individuals and teams to set and reach their revenue goals.
Identifying, recruiting and engaging new companies and activity-based groups in the community.
Managing volunteer-led events that have resulted in revenue growth year over year.
Building a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long-term community and volunteer relationships.
Achieving or surpassing designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnership.