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The ALS Association

Advances ALS research and supports patients

Manager – Development

Marketing Generalist & ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBentonville, AR, USA$49.4k - $59.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 2–5 years of development, sales, or fundraising experience is required.
  • Experience planning, leading, and managing development events, including coordinating volunteers to achieve desired results.
  • Proven and impactful experience in special event fundraising; Walk experience is preferred, along with the ability to recruit and secure corporate sponsors and teams.
  • Strong communication, presentation, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to implement an integrated fundraising and development approach to advance the mission.
  • Goal orientation, self-initiative, motivation, and discipline.
  • Strong computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office, database management, and web-based software programs.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends for Association business and events.
  • Must have personal transportation, a valid driver's license, and personal auto insurance.
  • Ability to occasionally bend, lift, and carry equipment and other materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate, develop, and manage event relationships to maximize fundraising and awareness through events and activities.
  • Lead statewide revenue and fundraising events, including Walk to Defeat ALS, Endurance events, and Distinguished Events, to meet an income portfolio goal of $400,000; develop engagement and fundraising strategies, manage budgets, track donations, plan logistics, and execute events.
  • Grow corporate partnership initiatives with corporate and individual giving staff through prospecting, cultivation, custom proposals, securing commitments, stewardship, and retention.
  • Represent the ALS Association at community events to raise awareness of its programs and services.
  • Develop presentations, communications, and fundraising materials for outreach activities in collaboration with Development team members.
  • Work with Team Captains and participants to develop personal and team fundraising plans by mentoring, coaching, and encouraging their fundraising efforts.
  • Cultivate, develop, and manage do-it-yourself event relationships to maximize fundraising and awareness.
  • Analyze fundraising data from assigned events to forecast revenue and identify opportunities and challenges.
  • Assist in creating budgets for assigned events, oversee their management throughout the year, and track donations to steward gifts.
  • Work with the Marketing and Communications team to execute marketing communications for local and community events in the region.
  • Study and understand the organization's history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs.
  • Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the organization's funding requirements.
  • Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval.
  • Work with the Development team to manage event logistics, communications, and collateral.
  • Manage the Convio database, Team Raiser, Salesforce, and Greater Giving platform to track financial progress.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Walk experience in special event fundraising is preferred.

About the Company

The ALS Association

Advances ALS research and supports patients

The ALS Association is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting ALS on multiple fronts. It leads global research efforts, provides assistance to people with ALS through a nationwide network, coordinates multidisciplinary care via certified clinical care centers, and builds government partnerships to advocate for policies and funding. Its programs include funding and guiding research, offering patient and caregiver support, coordinating clinical care to ensure access to specialized services, and advocating for public policy and resources. This approach is distinct because it combines research leadership, direct services, and policy advocacy under one umbrella, with a nationwide network and dedicated ALS Nexus platform to connect patients, researchers, and clinicians. The goal is to discover new treatments and a cure for ALS while improving quality of life and expanding access to care for those affected.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
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Founded
1985

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