Development Officer, Ride To End Alzheimer's & The Longest Day

Ride to End Alzheimer’s (under supervision of Director, Special Events)

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in fundraising
• Three years’ related experience with proven success in development, marketing, special event fundraising or related activities, including strong volunteer management experience
• Two years’ experience with fundraising software, preferably Raiser’s Edge, and donor database applications; desktop publishing and online giving software (e.g., Convio) a plus
• Ability to travel within the region using personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Key Professional Attributes

• Superior self-management skills, as independent initiative and ability to collaborate are essential
• Deadline driven, incorporating effective planning and time management strategies that support collaborative delivery of results
• Ability to build effective relationship networks (inside and outside the Association), including supporting others to work enthusiastically towards common objectives
• Highly collaborative and team focused, as much of the delivery of results requires influencing other without "reporting -authority"
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, reflecting an understanding of the appropriate use of communication technologies and an appreciation that each audience requires its own approach
• Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, especially with respect to outreach to underserved communities

• As the key staff member for the Ride to End Alzheimer’s, ensure that team participation, corporate and individual financial goals are successfully met 
• Recruit, train and motivate (1) skilled volunteers to serve on the several event committees and (2) a cadre of 200 volunteers to coordinate a safe and meaningful day of event experience for constituents, while delivering on the goals for the Ride to End Alzheimer’s event and other development activities
• Participate in growth and engagement of the Ride to End Alzheimer’s  including:
  • Recruiting and subsequently coaching new Riders to increase participation and maximize fundraising
  • Retaining and subsequent coaching of past Riders to increase participation and maximize fundraising
  • Participating in networking and community engagement events to obtain new corporate , volunteer, and rider relationships
• Manage the Ride activities, including:
• Creating budget, work plans, job descriptions, and timelines
• Attaining and negotiating with vendors as needed
• Producing weekly benchmarking reports for the Ride to End Alzheimer’s
• Creating marketing and recruitment activities
• Build holistic relationships and secure sponsorship revenue from corporations and cultivate other beneficial relationships with potential donors.

The Longest Day (under supervision of Director, Special Events)

• Serve as staff partner and relationship manager for leadership volunteers; including:
  • Recruiting, training, supporting, mentoring and coaching a volunteer Team Task Force to develop and execute a local recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for new and veteran The Longest Day teams
  • Working with volunteer Task Force to develop The Longest Day goals that fit within the Chapter’s budget needs as well as create and execute stewardship plans 
• Follow  comprehensive plan for TLD that includes budget, timelines, reports,  recruitment, retention, volunteer committee engagement, mission integration  and logistics.
• Staff  Volunteer Committees in support of The Longest Day/Relationship events.
• Assist with recruiting  TLD Committee including Chair, Recruitment Chair, Engagement Chair, and  Marketing & Outreach Chair.
• Work with TLD  Committee to support increasing past team participation, fundraising and  volunteer engagement as well as identifying and registering new teams,  supporting their onboarding, recruitment and fundraising efforts. Initiate  and drive team creativity and innovation.