Remote Fundraising Events Manager – Upstate NY

The ALS Association

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 56,117 - 68,588

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The ALS Association is seeking a Development Manager for a remote role based in Upstate NY. You will lead signature fundraising events, recruit and steward volunteers, and build corporate partnerships to grow ALS community support.

Responsibilities include planning multi-event portfolios, managing budgets, coordinating with care services and MarCom teams, and representing the organization at community events. Strong fundraising, data analysis, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, corporate sponsor cultivation.
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 Salesforce and Blackbaud).
Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing and/or editing program-specific materials, running reports, and accessing training
Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory may be required.

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goals that includes a variety of fundraising events throughout the Upstate NY market, including signature event - Walk to Defeat ALS.
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
Collaborate with Event Experience team and committee volunteers to manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed for events.
Operate within budgetary guidelines.
Partner with Care Services staff to involve people living with ALS and their families in awareness and fundraising activities.
Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives
In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors.
Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events.
Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials.
Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, Development and team members as needed.
Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines.
Attend Territory events and meetings as required.
Collaborate closely with others in the Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency in fundraising and mission activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals.