Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, the Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
*This is a remote role based in the San Diego, CA metro area*
This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and management of the ALS Association's signature fundraising events. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and collaborating closely with the Development team, this position will drive event strategies to meet and exceed fundraising and budgetary goals. Key responsibilities include recruiting, engaging, and stewarding event participants, as well as fostering relationships to sustain philanthropic momentum in the market. This role also plays a critical part in supporting broader development initiatives, including partnerships with major gifts, corporate sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $300,000 that includes the Walk to Defeat ALS San Diego signature event and other events throughout the calendar year.
- In collaboration with the Managing Director of Development, support the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members and build strong relationships with community partners.
- Execute face-to-face meetings and phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors and ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan.
- Work with Marketing to develop event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation and coordinating printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
- Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
- Analyze event performance every week in collaboration with the Managing Director, ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
- Adhere to event budgets, reconcile budget to actuals and provide event projections.
- Attend events, committee and staff meetings, and territory-wide activities as assigned, which may require overnight travel within the assigned territory.
- Partner with Care Services staff to involve those we serve in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate. Work to grow meaningful relationships with the ALS community.
- Work as an integral part of the Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi-state development effort.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2 or more years of professional experience.
- Team Player who can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. Must develop, maintain, and utilize relationships effectively
- Experience with management of Peer-to-Peer campaign fundraising preferred, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, volunteer management and team building.
- Experience in recruiting and managing Walk Teams and Corporate Partners preferred but not required.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office and video conferencing software. Experience with Salesforce (or another CRM) preferred.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Association’s pay range for this position begins at the California State minimum salary of $68,640 annually.
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Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
