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 

*This is a remote role based in the St. Louis metro area*

POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Manager is responsible for successfully implementing and coordinating all aspects of the ALS Association annual Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament and Game On! gala event. The ideal Development Manager is a self-starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to grow support for the ALS community. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $400,000 that includes 2-3 events throughout the year.
• In collaboration with the Director and Development support the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members and build strong relationships with community partners.
• In partnership with embedded corporate staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors.
• Ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan.
• Coordinate with an event production company and golf course to plan and execute sound event logistics.
• Work with embedded MarCom territory staff to development event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation.
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
• Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with Development Director ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
• Adhere to event budgets; reconcile budget to actuals; provide event projections.
• Attend all events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned.
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate.
• Work as integral part of Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort.
• Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, project management, sales, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation.
• Experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation are strongly preferred.
• 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 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 Donor Pro and Convio). Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, in order to produce and/or edit program-specific materials.
• Ability to travel on Association business as required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $49,440 - $59,196 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.