Director, Development

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at 

This is a fully remote position based in the Kansas City, MO metro area

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, the Director of Development will develop a team of staff responsible for executing Walk to Defeat ALS®, Team Challenge ALS® and distinguished events and partner with the Advancement Team staff. The Director will ensure success in all ALS Association fundraising efforts by providing leadership, strategic direction, resources, and training. We measure success as achieving financial, recruitment and event execution goals, as well as building a foundation for future growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement strategies to meet all fundraising goals for the territory 

• Manage a fundraising team, providing coaching and direction as needed to meet fundraising goals 

• Oversee all aspects of peer-to-peer fundraising events as needed. Including but not limited to developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution.

• Assist in developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution.

• Work closely with Individual Giving and Corporate Development staff to actively cultivate and solicit donors for planned and/or major gifts and companies for multi-Territory, Regional, and Nationwide corporate partnerships.

• Provide volunteer support through face-to-face meetings, phone and email contact, speaking engagements as requested, kick off events, and corporate cultivation meetings  

• In collaboration with Managing Director of Development, develop presentations, communication and fundraising materials for use in outreach activities.

• Analyze fundraising data from assigned events to forecast revenue, as well as surface areas of opportunity and challenge.

• Assist in the creation of budgets for assigned events and oversee their management throughout the year while tracking donations to adequately steward gifts.

• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director, Development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises three development staff.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, required.

• A minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant fundraising and event production experience.

• Proven history of achieving revenue goals.

• Proven managerial experience; ability to effectively coach, delegate and manage responsibility; knowledge of general human resources practices. 

• Must have extensive experience in fundraising and fundraising mechanics including CRM or other donor management, communications, and fundraising platforms. 

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, organize fundraising activities effectively, and participate in high-level customer service support. 

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate latest peer-to-peer fundraising tools into the event experience required. 

• Maintains strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent written communication, public speaking, and customer service skills. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as SalesForce).

• Proficiency with video conferencing software.

• Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, to produce and/or edit program-specific materials to meet deadlines. 

• Must effectively respond to constantly changing priorities and effectively respond to and proactively resolve problems/conflicts as they arise; the ability to “think on one’s feet” is critically important. 

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours during specified events. 

• Ability to stand for 16 hours daily over the course of the event. Ability to work at varied hours; event preparation can entail early morning and late-night activity. 

• Ability to travel on Association business as required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $77,243 - $96,122 annually.

The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The ALS Association highly encourages their employees to be fully vaccinated, as considered per the CDC guidelines, with the COVID-19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination may be applicable by state, local, and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by third-party clinics, vendors, or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable, proof of vaccination will be required, unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.

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