Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimers

Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's Position Summary: As the Manager of 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. This position requires frequent travel throughout Maryland. Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland 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 Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at public events, conferences, and media events as needed Manage Walk‑specific social media, such as Facebook groups Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self‑improvement Responsible for other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 3 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals Preferred peer‑to‑peer fundraising experience or equivalent sales background Confident, goal‑oriented, positive self‑starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to recruit and manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate equity and inclusion Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car, including working on a bi‑weekly basis or more frequently as required by the job; travel may include same‑day, overnight, or air travel as needed Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance Title: Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Position Location: Arlington, VA Full‑time, exempt, minimum 37.5 hours per week Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 405 – salary range $70,000–$75,000 Performance‑based incentive opportunity up to $13,000, depending on portfolio size and achievement of quarterly goals Reports to: VP, Development Pay rate negotiable plus all benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Alzheimer's Association