Development & Fundraising Manager

American Lung Association; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The American Lung Association in Urbandale, IA is seeking a development professional to drive fundraising efforts, recruit volunteers, and engage sponsors to grow Climb for Air event participation and revenue. The role blends in-person community engagement with virtual coordination and strategy development.

You will work with the Executive Director to lead the Climb Committee, manage donor and sponsor relations, plan campaign materials, and supervise event logistics, ensuring a strong attendee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required, preferably in Non-Profit Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in external relationship management and volunteer recruitment
• Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Superb organizational skills with a strong attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient in social & digital media
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 40% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Responsibilities

• Develop revenue goals by recruiting and engaging volunteer leaders, sponsors, team captains and participants.
• Lead and cultivate Climb Committee to engage new and returning event sponsors and corporate teams.
• Build and implement grassroots and corporate recruitment strategies to engage new team captains and build event participation and revenue.
• Cultivate team captains and participants utilizing defined year-round cultivation strategies to coach and retain Fight For Air Climb team captains and participants.
• Build relationships through personal outreach and engagement of partners, volunteers, and donors through in-person meetings, kickoff events, and phone calls.
• Evaluate campaign progress and results, making recommendations for current year and future growth.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, manage the event budget to ensure expenses remain below prescribed percentage by recruiting in-kind sponsors or underwriters for the majority of event goods & services.
• Work with Marketing/Communication team to create campaign materials, identify volunteer spokespeople, secure and support a media partnership, and earn media coverage.
• Supervise the planning of event logistics and serve as the lead staff on event day to provide an excellent experience for all attendees.
• Implement, track and report sponsor recognition and assets including logo inclusion, event signage, videos, and social media.
• Work with Constituent Services to ensure accurate and timely website and database updates including prospect tracking, invoicing, payment processing and donor recognition.
• Build relationships and community presence through additional fundraising opportunities including third party events, DIY fundraising, and cause marketing.
• Complete special projects and support other special events (like the Corporate Cup in Omaha) as available or as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer recruitment

External relationship management

Communications

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Travel 40%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Non-Profit Management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The American Lung Association in Urbandale, IA is seeking a development professional to drive fundraising efforts, recruit volunteers, and engage sponsors to grow Climb for Air event participation and revenue. The role blends in-person community engagement with virtual coordination and strategy development.

You will work with the Executive Director to lead the Climb Committee, manage donor and sponsor relations, plan campaign materials, and supervise event logistics, ensuring a strong attendee