Fundraising Sr. Manager, Development

Alzheimer's Association® • Fargo, ND

7d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As the Senior Manager of Development, you 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 position
also supports other campaigns such as Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s, and
leads the participation in Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour day of giving for
charities in North Dakota and northeast Minnesota. This position will be based
in Fargo, ND and supervises the Development Manager in ND, who manages two Walks
in Western North Dakota.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising
event in the United States and continues to set the pace as one of the
fastest-growing walk events in the country. Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s
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 the golfing and hiking
communities to live streamers and bridge players.

Utilizing your proven networking and relationship-building skills to cultivate
key community connections, you will drive success and achieve revenue goals by
strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and
building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees. 

As a successful fundraising leader who will manage Walk to End Alzheimer’s in
Fargo and Grand Forks, ND and Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s peer-to-peer
fundraising events you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in your
communities. You will coach and inspire your volunteers to implement and build
on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over
year. 

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3 - 5 years successful experience of meeting sales targets
• Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnerships
• Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise and who will have different roles and responsibilities within fundraising programs with diplomacy
• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow through
• Proficient in delivering engaging presentations and speeches to diverse audiences, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and the ability to captivate and inspire large groups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products and social media, experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/ Convio software
• 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 a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, community events, Walk to End Alzheimer’s and other supportive events
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials

Responsibilities

• Building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals, greater community participation and heightened brand awareness
• Recruiting, managing, and coaching volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals
• Initiating and implementing a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy, including outreach initiatives, networking efforts, and targeted marketing campaigns, to build a robust volunteer base from the ground up, effectively engaging individuals passionate about our mission and vision.
• Managing multiple volunteer-led mass-market events simultaneously that have resulted in revenue growth year over year
• Building a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long-term community relationships
• Identifying, recruiting, and engaging new companies and activity-based groups in your community.
• Achieving or surpassing designated revenue and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships
• Prospecting, cultivating and stewarding event teams, sponsors and participants or related experience through sales.
• Managing event budgets, training volunteers, working to set timelines and milestones and using data to affect positive outcomes
• Executing a plan with the volunteer committee to recruit and retain past participants through implementing best practices and providing excellent customer services
• 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 & Global team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees