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Senior Director of Development

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Full-time

This position is responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s® events to meet or exceed goals through volunteer recruitment and engagement as well as through corporate development. This position also in responsible for leadership in intermediate and major gift cultivation, community engagement to support the Association through all fundraising avenues, and support for community outreach events. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the fastest-growing walk program in the country, ranking as the third-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States. Measurable outcomes for this position include: achieving designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, community partnerships, as well as increasing Walk-brand awareness and visibility in the community. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, this position requires frequent travel within the assigned territory. This position reports to the Vice President of Development.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for portion of the state’s overall Walk to End Alzheimer’s program for the Michigan Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association including achievement of the Chapter’s revenue targets in several Michigan communities.
  • Responsible for community leadership in intermediate and major gift cultivation, community engagement for all fundraising avenues, and community outreach in several Michigan communities.
  • Supervise and manage Walk to End Alzheimer’s and development staff including onboarding, training and development.
  • Responsible for recruiting and ensuring Walks have high level leadership volunteers in place and train, coach and develop Walk leadership volunteers to reach goals.
  • Work to develop a new network of high level contacts for the chapter and form new corporate alliances and partnership. 
  • Responsible for corporate sponsorship revenue for Chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s program.
  • Execute Chapter plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and by providing fundraising guidance and support.
  • Assure Chapter compliance with Alzheimer’s Association policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned.
  • Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years successful track record in peer to peer fundraising or equivalent sales background.
  • Preferred experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
  • Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter with proven experience in managing a staff team.
  • Superior motivator (written and verbal) with the ability to encourage others to maximize potential and achieve challenging organization goals.
  • Demonstrated management skills, including the ability set clear goals, organize projects, establish and manage budgets, develop work processes and supervise professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships.
  • Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfil the job goals.
  • While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.
  • Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials.
  • Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software.

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: 
Nov 18 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit