Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Development Specialist is responsible for the planning and implementation of a number of the Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's events, including the recruitment, cultivation and management of volunteers, and fostering relationships with local community partners.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Identify, cultivate, and manage high level volunteers to develop an effective and "cause-dedicated" pool of committed and trained individuals, including strong chairs to lead respective Walk to End Alzheimer's event planning and implementation.
- Support, train and manage committee volunteers, providing committee coaching and encouragement as well as monitoring goals.
- Solicit and cultivate past and new teams as well as sponsors.
- Maintain relationships with key corporate sponsors year-round and insure involvement in all relevant Chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
- Provide on-site management and logistical support for respective walk events.
- Represent Chapter at public and media events and in all communications with current and potential donors to build understanding for the Alzheimer's Association – its research role, programs and services.
- Support a cohesive, collaborative and synergistic development team culture, within the local Chapter and across the region.
- Update and revise walk websites and manage related Facebook groups.
- Provide support to overall fundraising operations of the Chapter including customer service to constituents; database mining and management; donor/sponsor/advocate relations and communications; management of vendor relations, etc.
- Assure compliance with all National Association policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulatory requirements; promote Association-wide programs and initiatives. Ensure proper preparation and timely submission of reports as requested and required.
- Perform those additional duties deemed necessary by the Executive Director to maintain efficient operations in the defined geographical region.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in non-profit field or sales/marketing.
Skills/Experience:
- 3+ years of proven leadership experience in Mass Market/Special Events.
- Strong track record in mobilizing community volunteers to engage in fundraising efforts, as well as other leadership activities to move organization's mission forward.
- Experience in budgeting.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Successful experience in working with volunteers.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Attention to detail and proven project and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Internet and database/fundraising applications, preferably Convio/Luminate
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early morning and occasional weekends.
- Ability to travel extensively in Chapter territory, as well as occasional overnight travel.
- Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance and access to personal vehicle to meet travel requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 25 2018
Active Until:
Apr 25 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit