Fundraising Lead, Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Silicon Valley

Alzheimer's Association; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Fundraising Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Silicon Valley. You will lead an elite team responsible for the world’s largest and fastest-growing peer‑to‑peer fundraising event in the U.S.

You will cultivate key community and corporate relationships, recruit and coach volunteers, and drive revenue growth by expanding sponsorships, teams and event activities across Silicon Valley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers or meeting sales targets.
• Confident, goal-oriented self-starter able to work independently and with partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels with diplomacy.
• Ability to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and mobilize volunteers to achieve revenue goals.
• Cultivate corporate sponsorships, teams, participants, and volunteers to drive growth.
• Coach and inspire volunteers to implement best practices for fundraising growth.
• Collaborate with Senior Director to identify Executive Leadership Committee members.
• Manage multiple volunteer-led events and campaigns to ensure year-over-year revenue growth.
• Build a positive, inclusive team environment to sustain long-term community relationships.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Fundraising

Community partnerships

Donor relations

Communication

Travel up to 60%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Convio (Luminate)

Job description

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Fundraising Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Silicon Valley. You will lead an elite team responsible for the world’s largest and fastest-growing peer‑to‑peer fundraising event in the U.S.

You will cultivate key community and corporate relationships, recruit and coach volunteers, and drive revenue growth by expanding sponsorships, teams and event activities across Silicon Valley.