Remote Fundraising Development Manager, P2P Events

American Diabetes Association; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a fundraising professional to support peer-to-peer event portfolios, including development of event fundraisers and volunteer engagement. The Development Manager will oversee teams, individual fundraisers, and volunteers within Northern California, aiming to grow revenue and expand donor networks.

This role requires remote work flexibility, travel within the SF Bay Area, and a proven track record in peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of professional experience empowering individuals through peer-to-peer fundraising, events, and volunteerism.
• Ability to present ADA’s mission and how to get involved with groups of all sizes
• Ability to recruit and lead a group of volunteers to support event day execution.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting individuals to support an organization
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate individuals to achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for growth in relationships
• Ability to organize time effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of constituencies
• Excellent verbal and written skills, creativity, independent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, strong editing skills, and follow-through.
• Knowledge of software including Microsoft, DonorDrive (or other P2P platforms), and CRM.
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events required
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events.
• Reliable transportation for travel
• Must live within 50 miles of San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

• Manage daily campaign data through reports and dashboards to maximize revenue.
• Manage a peer-to-peer fundraising portfolio generating $50,000 - $150,000 annually.
• Monitor portfolio performance and forecast, maximize retention and revenue.
• Data mining to identify participants, team captains, sponsors, and leaders.
• Maintain donor records and ensure next steps are captured.
• Support other fundraising events and programs as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

DonorDrive

CRM

Job description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a fundraising professional to support peer-to-peer event portfolios, including development of event fundraisers and volunteer engagement. The Development Manager will oversee teams, individual fundraisers, and volunteers within Northern California, aiming to grow revenue and expand donor networks.

This role requires remote work flexibility, travel within the SF Bay Area, and a proven track record in peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer