Fundraising Senior Director, Relationship Event
About The Position
The Senior Director of Relationship Events implements the Dancing Stars Gala and its related events to meet or exceed budgeted goals through volunteer recruitment and engagement and corporate development. The position is also responsible for the Gala and, at the Executive Director’s discretion, assists with the growth and management of other corporate development initiatives. Measurable outcomes include driving volunteer and corporate engagement and revenue growth identified in the strategic plan. This is a full-time position based in the Alzheimer’s Association chapter office in Atlanta, Georgia, and reports to the Chapter’s Executive Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Five to seven years of proven experience in corporate fundraising and relationship building, and in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to form and develop relationships and partnerships.
- Five to seven years of experience in galas or special events, with proven success in special-event fundraising or related activities.
- Strong volunteer-management experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills; goal- and detail-oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Adaptive and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and demands.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the Chapter’s Gala and related events.
- Recruit, train, coach, and manage high-level volunteers to achieve revenue and volunteer-engagement goals.
- Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors, community leaders, and existing and prospective corporate partners.
- Manage all financial aspects of sponsor and donor fulfillment.
- Prospect, cultivate, and steward Gala sponsors and donors to achieve development goals through volunteer networks.
- Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors, donors, and volunteers to encourage involvement in relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
- Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities promoting the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
- Ensure Alzheimer’s Association standards are followed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self-improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 12 annual holidays
- Paid family leave
- Annual Cultural & Heritage Day
- Volunteer Day of the employee’s choosing
- 401(k) retirement plan
- For full-time employees working 37.5 hours per week: annual School Visitation Day and Elder Care Facility Day of the employee’s choosing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
