Manager, 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

POSITION SUMMARY:
The ALS Association is seeking an energetic, mission-driven Development Manager to help manage our Walk to Defeat and Distinguished events in Wisconsin. This role will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and the rest of the Development team to host events that meet fundraising and budget goals by successfully recruiting and stewarding event participants and sponsors. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters and identify new corporate prospects, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to grow support for the ALS community.

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of $650,000+ that includes Walk to Defeat ALS, the ALS Golf Classic and other community partner events.
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of event committee chairs and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
• Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of committee chairs and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate with the Event Experience team and committee volunteers to manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed for events.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve people living with ALS and their families in awareness and fundraising activities.
• Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives
• In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face-to-face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors.
• Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events.
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
• Work as an integral part of the Territory team and support the Managing Director, Development, and team members as needed.
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
• Attend Territory events and meetings as required.
• Collaborate closely with others in the Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency in fundraising and mission activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.

• This position supervises volunteers.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation.
• Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from supervisor.
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies. Strong follow-up and follow-through are required.
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
• 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 and Blackbaud).
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing and/or editing program-specific materials, running reports, and accessing training
• Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory is required.

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.