Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager will play a key role in achieving budgetary and strategic goals as part of the Alzheimer's Association’s strategic plan. As a member of the development team, this position will manage The Longest Day program (alz.org/thelongestday) within the chapter area, including recruitment and mobilization of a volunteer committee for the program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible for achieving current revenue targets and expense budgets with direct accountability for goals set forth in the annual budget.
- Develop and follow a comprehensive development plan that includes budgets, timelines, team recruitment and retention strategies, volunteer committee development, marketing/PR and logistics.
- Ensure high-level leadership volunteer committees (either chapter-wide or regionally based) are recruited, trained and developed using timelines and best practices established through our national office, resulting in the attainment of income goal and team goals.
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing activities and meeting target deadlines for successful event execution.
- 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.
- Ensures inclusion of The Longest Day information and events within Chapter promotional/communications channels including email, social media, e-News, public relations and local marketing efforts.
- Work with The Longest Day volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission and services, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with corporate partners year-round and insure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
- Work to develop a new network of high level contacts for the chapter and form new corporate alliances and partnerships.
- Ensure timely and efficient data entry process and donation processing.
- Manage respective event websites and all related setup, reports and information.
- Assure compliance with Alzheimer’s Association policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Other assignments as requested by the Director of Development.
Educational Background:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
- At least three years of experience in a nonprofit development/fundraising setting.
- Demonstrated expertise recruiting and managing volunteers preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, project management and meeting deadlines with strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Must be able to work with others to accomplish goals.
- Proficient in computer-based information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships.
- Demonstrated success in the development and promotion of fundraising events or similar programs.
- Ability to sell the Chapter’s programs and events to a variety of audiences, including corporate management, individual participants and volunteers.
- Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of Chapter-wide or multi-state events preferred.
- Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy.
- Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills; professional customer service skills with visitors, callers and volunteers.
- 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 work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with flexibility and good humor.
- 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.
- Willingness to work on evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Outgoing, Positive, Engaging and Enthusiastic.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and problem-solve.
- Strong ability to self-manage with significant strength in time management.
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and able to multi-task.
- Strong listening skills; friendly, helpful manner with clients.
How to Apply:
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 16 2019
Active Until:
Aug 15 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit