Reporting to the Director of Development, the Walk 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, he/she is responsible for the growth and development of three of the chapter's Walk to End Alzheimer's events in Delaware, Circleville and Marion, OH.
Walk to End Alzheimer's (alz.org/walk) is the signature fundraising event of the Alzheimer's Association. He/she will have primary responsibility for these three walks and collaboratively work with development staff and volunteers to recruit, train and manage high level volunteer planning committees to lead those Walks in their respective communities. Working with the Director of Development and development team, he/she is also responsible for the cultivation, development and retention of existing and new corporate partnerships.
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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s within Chapter promotional/communications channels including email, social media, e-News, public relations and local marketing efforts.
- Work with the 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 sponsors 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- 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:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 8 2019
Active Until:
Nov 8 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit