Manager, Development

ALS Association; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,440 - 59,196; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Basic life insurance

Job summary

The ALS Association seeks a Development Manager in St. Louis to lead fundraising efforts, coordinating events like the Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a salary range of $49,440 to $59,196 annually. Responsibilities include implementing plans to meet financial goals, recruiting volunteers, and managing event logistics. Benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the ALS community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising and event management.
• Experience in volunteer development and management.
• Ability to analyze data and build strategic outreach plans.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement a fundraising plan to achieve a goal of at least $400,000.
• Recruit and retain honorary chairs and committee members.
• Execute sponsorship benefits according to the plan.
• Coordinate event logistics and production.

Skills

Fundraising

Event Management

Project Management

Donor Cultivation

Public Relations

Data Analysis

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Donor Pro

Convio

Quark

Illustrator

Publisher

Photoshop

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager is responsible for successfully implementing and coordinating all aspects of the ALS Association annual Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament and Game On! gala event. The ideal Development Manager is a self-starter who can quickly establish relationships with existing supporters, stay focused and grounded under pressure, is flexible, adaptable, and excited to grow support for the ALS community.

Remote role based in the St. Louis metro area

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goal of at least $400,000 that includes 2-3 events throughout the year.
• In collaboration with the Director and Development support, recruit, steward, and retain honorary chairs, event committee chairs, and committee members, and build strong relationships with community partners.
• In partnership with embedded corporate staff, execute face‑to‑face meetings, phone and email contact with event sponsors and donors.
• Ensure sponsorship benefits are executed according to a detailed sponsorship plan.
• Coordinate with an event production company and golf course to plan and execute sound event logistics.
• Work with embedded MarCom territory staff to develop event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for publicity and guest participation.
• Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
• Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
• Analyze event performance on a weekly basis in collaboration with the Development Director, ensuring growth of future monetary totals and attendance.
• Adhere to event budgets; reconcile budget to actuals; provide event projections.
• Attend all events, committee and staff meetings, and territory‑wide activities as assigned.
• Partner with Care Services staff to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities as appropriate.
• Work as an integral part of the Territory team, demonstrating initiative and owning a piece of a multi‑state development effort.
• Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, project management, sales, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation.
• Experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, and corporate sponsor cultivation is strongly preferred.
• Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from supervisor.
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies. Strong follow‑up and follow‑through required.
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Donor Pro and Convio). Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop is a plus, in order to produce and/or edit program‑specific materials.
• Ability to travel on Association business as required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $49,440 - $59,196 annually.

BENEFITS

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit‑based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well‑being benefits, paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ALS Association endeavors to make www.als.org accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email onlineaccommodations@alsa‑national.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

The ALS Association highly encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated as considered per the CDC guidelines, with the COVID‑19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID‑19 vaccination may be applicable by state, local, and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by third‑party clinics, vendors, or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable, proof of vaccination will be required, unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.