Manager, Development

The ALS Association•Kansas City, KS

55d•$49,440 - $59,196

About The Position

The Development Manager is responsible for successfully executing the fundraising strategy for the ALS Association's peer-to-peer and community fundraising initiatives. This position will primarily focus on the annual Walk to Defeat ALS fundraiser in the Kansas City, KS and Wichita KS areas. 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 contribute to the mission to make ALS livable and cure it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, corporate sponsor cultivation.
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on relationship-building and mission alignment.
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Salesforce and Luminate Online).
Willingness and ability to travel within the territory and work evening/weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $520,000 that includes a variety of fundraising events, including our signature event, the Walk to Defeat ALS.
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of volunteer leaders, event participants, and donors, including team captains, event committee chairs and members.
Manage logistical details for all events in the region including budget management, site planning, permitting, and vendor coordination.
Partner with internal teams, including Marketing, Care Services and Advancement, to ensure integrated campaigns.
Represent the ALS Association at community events, cultivating awareness and support for the mission.
Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
Work as an integral part of Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort.
Contribute to national campaign alignment, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration.
Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with the Development Director ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
Attend all events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.