Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Independence, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you will join a team responsible for implementing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This event is recognized as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and is one of the fastest-growing. The role involves generating excitement, coaching volunteers, and implementing strategies to achieve year-over-year event growth. You will use networking and relationship-building skills to cultivate key community connections, drive success, and meet revenue goals by identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders, and building sustainable volunteer committees in Lake/Geauga and Ashtabula Counties. This position is primarily community-based, with a minimum of two days in the office located in Independence, OH. The ideal candidate will reside in one of the specified counties. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, dedicated to ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia through accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The organization has made a significant investment in research and is committed to diversity and health equity.

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 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
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 some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events
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

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Ashtabula and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Lake and Geauga.
Responsible for high level volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and management resulting in the attainment of revenue and team goals.
Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners.
Responsible for overall Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer committee development, team recruitment and retention strategies, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation.
Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward Walk to End Alzheimer’s teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve development goals.
Execute plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and by providing fundraising guidance and support.
Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
Ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s standards are being followed.
Support and participate in formal advocacy and public policy activities as requested.
Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at public events, conferences, and media events as needed.
Manage Walk-Specific social media, such as Facebook groups.
Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.