Head of Development (Remote)

Description The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional who will support all aspects of a peer‑to‑peer event‑based portfolio, including oversight of event fundraiser development and engagement. This self‑starting individual will assist with driving fundraising success for the camp foundations, grants and Tour de Cure in the Upper Midwest Market. The Development Manager must live within 50 miles of Detroit, MI . Primary duties of the Development Manager will include the management of existing and new teams, individual fundraisers, and volunteers. Duties and Responsibilities Fundraising and Relationship Building Ability to manage and review daily campaign data through reports, dashboards, and revenue analysis identifying opportunities to capitalize on drive campaign revenue.
Regularly monitor the performance of a fundraising portfolio to ensure timely responsiveness to new registrants, accurate forecasting, recognize fundraising and recruitment milestones, and maximize retention & revenue.
Data mining resulting in the identification and acquisition of participants, team captains, corporate partners, sponsors, and community leaders.
Volunteer Engagement Staff lead for Event Day volunteer committee tasked with event day participant experience responsible for key event day execution including VIP experience, participation living with diabetes, event day volunteers, in‑kind support, and other local event day opportunities. Supports the development of the market’s local pipeline of constituents and event leaders, to drive market activity.
Mission Integration Identify and implement marketing opportunities, partnerships, influencer relationships, and other opportunities to increase ADA’s presence and awareness within assigned market territory that drive business goals.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent verbal and written skills, creativity, independent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, strong editing skills, and follow‑through.
Knowledge of software including Microsoft, DonorDrive (or other P2P platforms), and CRM.
Reliable transportation for travel.
Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events required.
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events.
Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
This position is eligible to participate in the Development Incentive Program.
A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards.
Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program.
A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote.
About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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