Head of Development (Remote)

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. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at
This is a remote role based in Sacramento, CA
The Development Manager is responsible for successfully executing the fundraising strategy for the ALS Association's signature fundraising events and other peer-to-peer and community fundraising initiatives. The ideal Development Manager is a self-starter with peer-to-peer fundraising experience who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to contribute to the mission to make ALS livable and cure it.
Manage logistical details for all assigned events, including budget management, site planning, permitting, and vendor coordination.
Represent the ALS Association at community events, cultivating awareness and support for the mission. Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
Work as an integral part of the Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort when necessary.
Contribute to national campaign alignment, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration.
Analyze event performance weekly in collaboration with the Managing Director of Development ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
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.
Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Salesforce and Luminate Online).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on relationship-building and mission alignment.
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
Willingness and ability to travel within the territory and work evening/weekend hours as needed.
The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. 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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