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Development Manager

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Longwood, FL, USA
Full-time

The Development Manager will recruit, engage, train, schedule and ensure recognition of volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association Central & North Florida Chapter. This individual will provide leadership in planning, coordinating and executing the Longest Day.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Effectively recruit, train, monitor and retain a suitable volunteer committee across all counties for The Longest Day
  • Create and build relationships with community organizations to grow the Chapter’s volunteer base and revenue
  • Ensure volunteers engagement through consistent and effective communication.
  • Serve as liaison to Chapter committees and external professional networking groups as assigned
  • Maintain monthly reports, service statistics and volunteer records
  • Execute overall plan for growth of The Longest Day to include committee recruitment, team recruitment and cultivation, achieve revenue goal and maintain approved expenses
  • Assist in the identification of compelling volunteer stories to support media efforts
  • Provide leadership and support to event committees to ensure successful implementation
  • Other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in management, events management or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience in volunteer recruitment, retention and supervision, and events management preferred
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development and volunteer and events management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook; Internet proficient; ability to learn volunteer specific software
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain successful teams
  • Ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and electronically to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and develop alternative solutions
  • Display evidence of motivational skills and initiative; takes independent action
  • Ability to seek ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness
  • High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative
  • Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties; ability to carry up to 25 pounds of equipment and supplies
  • Willingness to work frequent irregular hours, high volume of public contact & public speaking; work may be stressful at times. Travel by car throughout the territory of the Central & North Florida Chapter

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: 
Dec 14 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit