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Director, The Longest Day

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Atlanta, GA, USA
Full-time

This position will  manage development and execution of local The Longest Day ("TLD")  recruitment and retention efforts and be held accountable for the achievement  of income performance targets through the effective leadership, engagement,  empowerment, and mobilization of a volunteer TLD Committee. 

Additional responsibility will include secondary support for other chapter  development efforts. The Longest Day is a signature event of the Alzheimer's  Association, a fundraising opportunity that provides flexibility to families,  organizations and companies to participate in a way that not only works for  them, but also appeals to them. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Engages, trains and manages  relationships with community based leadership volunteers chapter wide to  develop and execute a local recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for  new and veteran Longest Day teams/events 
  • Works to develop a new  network of high level contacts for the chapter and form new corporate  alliances and partnerships resulting in The Longest Day teams/events 
  • Responsible for  effectively and efficiently completing activities and meeting target  deadlines for successful campaign execution 
  • Ensures on-going mission  education for volunteer committee members 
  • Implements best practices for  leadership development, increased participation, event revenue growth, and  maintaining expense budgets with direct accountability for goals set forth in  the annual budget 
  • Drives and encourages  creativity and innovation at the community/chapter level
  • Develops and demonstrates  skills in community organization, relationship building, talent  identification and leadership development
  •  Collaborates with other  key departments to ensure cross promotion, and support of, organizational  goals and/or messages 
  • Monitors activities to  identify trends and best practices; measures impact of specific actions;  identifies and addresses issues as they arise and adjusts plans as  required 
  • Utilizes available resources  to maximize event results and participates in webinars, conference calls  and/or trainings offered by the Association for The Longest Day
  • Works with chapter  communications department to ensure inclusion of The Longest Day within  chapter promotional/communications channels by including email, social media,  e-News; public relations and local marketing efforts 
  • Assists other members of the  development team as secondary support as needed. 
  • Assures compliance with  Alzheimer's Association policies, standards and regulatory requirements 
  • Abides by the ethical  standards approved by the Alzheimer's Association, Better Business Bureau and  Association of Fundraising Professionals 
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree and/or at least 1-3 years'  experience in non-profit development/fundraising, sales, marketing or similar  experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • To  perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each  essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are  representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform  the essential functions. 
  • Demonstrated success in the  development and promotion of fundraising events or similar programs 
  • Previous experience  recruiting and leading volunteer committees 
  • Proven ability to form and  develop corporate relationships and partnerships 
  • Demonstrated track record for  revenue growth 
  • Excellent written and verbal  communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. 
  • Able to work successfully in  a diverse team environment 
  • Demonstrated ability in  handling multiple priorities, project management and meeting deadlines with  strong planning and organizational skills. 
  • Outcome driven 
  • Strong customer service  orientation 
  • Must be able to work through  others to accomplish goals 
  • Proficient in computer based  information systems 
  • Maintain a high level of  professionalism and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential  situations/information 
  • Must continuously demonstrate  poise, tact and diplomacy 
  • Ability to make frequent  trips to other locations for meetings, events, etc. via auto and air; ability  to operate a motor vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and reliable  transportation 
  • Ability to lift up to 35  pounds 
  • Willingness to work on  evenings and weekends when necessary 
  • Project management experience preferred. Proficiency in Google  Apps & Microsoft Office products. 
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions,  correspondence, and memos. Ability to compose, edit, and interpret  correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in  small group situations.

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 7 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit