Development Manager
Job Location
Frederick, MD
General Summary
This full-time exempt position coordinates chapter development activities throughout Western Maryland and directly manages the Western Maryland Walk to End Alzheimer's and Memory Ball, both located in Frederick, MD; is responsible for building corporate and community relationships throughout the region; works directly with donors to grow fundraising capacity; represents the Association at public events and is able to clearly articulate the mission and services of the Alzheimer's Association.
Essential Job Functions
Walk to End Alzheimer's
- Develop and follow a comprehensive development plan for Walk to End Alzheimer's that includes budgets, timelines, team recruitment and retention strategies, volunteer committee development, marketing/PR and logistics. Manages Walk websites, reports and materials.
- Develop community contacts to recruit high level volunteer leadership on the WTEA's planning committee and garner community support. Train, coach and develop leadership volunteers to reach goals.
- Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve the Chapter's development goals.
Memory Ball
- With Memory Ball committee, identify, recruit and cultivate Memory Ball dancers, sponsors and donors.
- Orient and train Dancers on fund-raising techniques;
- Manage all event logistics.
Corporate Development/Annual Campaign/Donor Cultivation
- Maintain relationships with key 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.
- Promote employee education sessions in local corporations to generate awareness for our cause; to reach out to others; to give back to the corporate sector; and to open new doors for sponsorship opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant four year degree and a minimum of five years demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales or marketing. Experience in event planning or corporate partnerships a plus; will consider additional experience as a substitute for four year degree.
- Successful experience in coaching volunteers in fundraising activities;
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and electronically to a variety of audiences, including through media outlets; excellent public speaking skills required.
- Strong organizational and task management skills, a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as a team member;
- Knowledge of and connections with the Frederick County and Western Maryland Region preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite; Experience with other database or fundraising software a plus, (Training on Convio software provided)
- Valid driver's license and functioning, insured car.
Please send resume and salary requirements by September 8, 2017 to [email protected] or mail to Kisha James, associate director, special events, Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
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Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland
1850 York Road
Suite D
Timonium, MD 21093
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
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