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.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Development will plan, manage and oversee all aspects of Walk to End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day events in Charleston and Beaufort County. S/he will be responsible for recruitment and retention efforts and the achievement of income performance targets through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment and mobilization of volunteer committees. This position will be located in Charleston, SC and report to the Vice President of Development.
- Engages, trains and manages relationships with community based leadership volunteers to develop and execute a local recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for new and veteran Walk to End Alzheimer's and Longest Day teams
- Solicit corporate sponsorships in the local area through cold-calling, warm leads and other sources
- Develop implementation plan, following Walk to End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day best practices
- Responsible for meeting benchmark deadlines for successful event execution
- Encourages creativity and innovation among the volunteer committees
- 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
- Provide support for other development initiatives as needed
- At least five years of progressive experience in a nonprofit development/fundraising setting strongly preferred
- Previous experience recruiting and leading volunteer committees
- 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
- Outcomes driven
- Strong customer service orientation
- Must be able to work through others to accomplish goals
- Proficient in computer based information systems
- Proficient in Convio, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite: Mail, Calendar, and Drive
- Demonstrated expertise recruiting and managing volunteers preferred
- Remains composed under stress, handles responses to criticism tactfully and delivers on organizational commitments
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to diagnose and solve problems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with flexibility and good humor
- Ability to work under stress and successfully handle several projects at once
- Ability to make frequent trips to other locations for meetings
- Willingness to work on evenings and weekends if necessary
- Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable personal vehicle to meet travel requirements.