Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Position Summary As Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and continues to set the pace as one of the fastest growing walk events in the country. Position Summary As Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and continues to set the pace as one of the fastest growing walk events in the country. Utilizing your proven networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and achieve revenue goals by strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees. As a successful fundraising leader who will manage multiple peer-to-peer fundraising events annually you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, coach and inspire your volunteers to implement and build on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over year. Based out of the Lexington office, this position is responsible for a portfolio of work for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lexington & Ashland, KY. This role requires frequent travel within the assigned territory of Central Kentucky. Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for all aspects of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lexington & Ashland, Kentucky. Responsible for high level volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and management resulting in the attainment of revenue and team goals. Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners. Responsible for overall Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer committee development, team recruitment and retention strategies, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation. Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward Walk to End Alzheimer’s teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve development goals. Execute 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. Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities. Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities. Ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s standards are being followed. Support and participate in formal advocacy and public policy activities as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr