Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Mount Pleasant, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s leads the implementation of multiple annual peer-to-peer fundraising events in the Charleston tri-county and Beaufort County areas. The role builds community and corporate connections, recruits and empowers sustainable volunteer committees, and generates enthusiasm for the events. The manager applies proven fundraising strategies and best practices to achieve revenue and participant goals, grow events year over year, and increase community participation and brand awareness. The position requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and is based in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a full-time exempt role, based on a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. The Alzheimer’s Association is a voluntary health organization focused on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Its mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Association is committed to engaging diverse and underserved communities and advancing health equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of experience recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals, or three to five years of successful experience meeting sales targets.
Ability 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 with varying levels of expertise and diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with reliable follow-through.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car; occasional overnight or air travel may be required.
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.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 pounds of materials.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage community and corporate leaders to build relationships that support event revenue, participation, and brand awareness.
Recruit, manage, coach, and empower volunteers and committees to apply fundraising strategies and proven practices.
Manage multiple volunteer-led peer-to-peer fundraising events simultaneously and work toward year-over-year revenue growth.
Build and sustain positive, healthy, and inclusive teams and long-term community relationships.
Achieve or exceed revenue and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships.
Prospect, cultivate, and steward event teams, sponsors, and participants.
Manage event budgets and use data to support positive outcomes.
Train volunteers and establish timelines and milestones.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to fulfill job goals.
Attend committee meetings, Walk events, and wraparound events, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
12 annual holidays
Paid family leave
Annual Cultural & Heritage Day of the employee’s choosing
Volunteer Day of the employee’s choosing
401(k) retirement plan
Full-time employees also receive an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing