Fundraising and Community Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:  

The Manager, Fundraising and Community Engagement plays a key role in advancing ALS United Greater New York’s mission by leading and expanding the Team ALS Peer‑to‑Peer Endurance Program and supporting Walk ALS and community fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Special Events, this position is responsible for growing program visibility, increasing athlete and community engagement, and driving revenue through marquee endurance events—including marathons, cycling events, and other races throughout the Greater New York region. 

The Manager oversees participant recruitment, onboarding, and individualized fundraising support; strengthens relationships with Walk ALS teams; manages third‑party fundraising through the Fundraise Your Way program; and oversees volunteer coordination across all events. This role, based out of the NY Office, requires a highly organized, relationship‑driven professional who can balance multiple priorities, deliver exceptional customer service, and support both strategic growth and on‑the‑ground event execution. 

Responsibilities:  

• Lead the recruitment of Team ALS participants, vetting endurance race applications and overseeing registration and onboarding of all participants for athletic events including the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, TD Five Boro Bike Tour, and other endurance races. 
• Responsible for ensuring that all Team ALS athletes reach their fundraising goals through coaching, check-in calls, and emails.  
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and status updates on all Team ALS Endurance Events to expand upon previous success and improve where needed.  
• Create post event debrief reports to highlight ROI, attendance, and participant feedback to enhance the following year’s events. 
• Develop collaterals for Team ALS and other events as needed, creating Canva graphics for email mailings, signage, correspondence, and social media posts.  
• Manage a portfolio of Walk teams in their fundraising efforts by developing and strengthening relationships to maximize team retention, engagement and fundraising, as well as cultivating and motivating new teams. 
• Serve as lead for all events in the Fundraise Your Way program and third-party fundraisers. Provide fundraising resources, tangible support, and information about ALS United Greater New York for third-party fundraisers to use as they communicate with their friends, family and networks to increase conversion and brand loyalty.  
• Represent the organization as needed at third-party fundraisers.  
• Recruit and manage volunteers at external events, including Walk ALS and Team ALS events and their on-site event management. 
• Support Team ALS, Walk ALS, and Fundraise Your Way donors with logistical and technical support through their online fundraising portal. 
• Help identify new sources of revenue and cause-related marketing opportunities for Team ALS and Walk ALS. 
• Assist on all other projects and events assigned, including but not limited to the Lou Gehrig Awareness Baseball games, ALS Iron Horse Golf Classic, the Lou Gehrig Legacy Gala, Young Professionals Group, and various other ALS awareness events and programs. 
• Staff all events and assist with on-site production as needed. This will require some evenings, weekends, and travel. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, event management, community engagement, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in growing and managing fundraising programs, with experience in peer-to-peer fundraising preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Diplomatic, able to work well under pressure, and as a team player.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products; Adobe Suite and/or Canva is preferred, ability to learn new software programs.
• Proficiency with Luminate Online and Raiser’s Edge, or other CRM and peer-to-peer fundraising tools, strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Traveling to/from events will be required. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to lift boxes, set up tables, etc., during the preparation of special events. Work is performed inside and outdoors, depending on the event.
• Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.