Manager, Development

The ALS Association•St. Louis, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org This is a remote role based in the St. Louis metro area POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Manager is responsible for successfully implementing and coordinating all aspects of the ALS Association annual Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament and Game On! gala event. The ideal Development Manager is a self-starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to grow support for the ALS community.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, project management, sales, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation.
Experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation are strongly preferred.
Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans.
Strong organizational skills.
Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from supervisor.
Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies. Strong follow-up and follow-through required.
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Donor Pro and Convio).
Ability to travel on Association business as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, in order to produce and/or edit program-specific materials.

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $400,000 that includes 2-3 events throughout the year.
In collaboration with the Director and Development support the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members and build strong relationships with community partners.
In partnership with embedded corporate staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors.
Ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan.
Coordinate with an event production company and golf course to plan and execute sound event logistics.
Work with embedded MarCom territory staff to development event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation.
Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with Development Director ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
Adhere to event budgets; reconcile budget to actuals; provide event projections.
Attend all events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned.
Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate.
Work as integral part of Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort.
Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.