Development Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships (Remote)

ALS Association; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

The ALS Association in Wisconsin seeks a Development Manager to drive Walk to Defeat and Distinguished events, building donor relationships and partnerships across the state. You will manage fundraising strategies, recruit volunteers, and lead partnerships with sponsors to meet ambitious income goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least two years in fundraising or event management, with strong communication and data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and corporate sponsor cultivation.
• Skilled at using online fundraising platforms, running reports, and analyzing data for outreach plans.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize events.

Responsibilities

• Meet income portfolio goal of $650,000+ across walks, golf Classic and community events.
• Recruit, steward, and retain event chairs, members, and community partners.
• Collaborate with Event Experience team to manage logistics and materials.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines and coordinate with Care Services and MarCom teams.
• Engage corporate partners and donors through in-person meetings, calls and emails.
• Represent the organization at community events and assist with printing/distribution of materials.
• Support Territory team and Managing Director, Development, and other departments to improve fundraising operations.

Skills

Fundraising

Event management

Volunteer development

Public relations

Donor cultivation

Corporate sponsor cultivation

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Canva

Adobe Suite

Tableau

Greater Giving

Spekit

Job description

The ALS Association in Wisconsin seeks a Development Manager to drive Walk to Defeat and Distinguished events, building donor relationships and partnerships across the state. You will manage fundraising strategies, recruit volunteers, and lead partnerships with sponsors to meet ambitious income goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least two years in fundraising or event management, with strong communication and data-analysis skills.