Fundraising Senior Manager, Do What You Love
About The Position
Do What You Love to end ALZ is a signature Alzheimer’s Association event and a fast-growing peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. It engages diverse audiences and activity groups in the effort to end Alzheimer’s. The Sr. Manager leads the campaign in the Mississippi/Alabama chapter territory, building community connections, corporate partnerships, and new audiences to drive campaign success. The role recruits, trains, coaches, and inspires volunteer committees and participants to achieve fundraising and event-planning goals. It is suited to an innovative, self-disciplined, proactive person who can work independently and deliver measurable results. The position is remote and must be based in Mississippi.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of proven experience in volunteer committee development.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate sustainable corporate relationships and partnerships.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory; must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 pounds of materials.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and social media.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Luminate/Convio software, or ability to learn it rapidly.
Responsibilities
- Build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to event revenue goals and increase brand awareness.
- Recruit, manage, and coach volunteer committees to implement proven practices and achieve fundraising goals.
- Coach and inspire individuals and teams to set and reach fundraising goals.
- Identify, recruit, and engage new companies and activity-based groups in the community.
- Manage volunteer-led events that produce year-over-year revenue growth.
- Build a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment and sustain long-term community and volunteer relationships.
- Achieve or surpass financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships.
- Develop community growth strategies focused on target markets such as golf, hiking, and live streaming.
- Work with the Volunteer Committee to recruit and retain past participants by applying best practices and providing excellent customer service.
- Create community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, including presentations, networking events, and corporate engagement opportunities.
- Maintain year-round relationships with Global Team partners and constituents and ensure involvement in relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car; occasional overnight or air travel may be required.
- Work evenings and weekends as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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: 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
