Walk to End Alzheimer's Fundraising Lead

Alzheimer's Association; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a Fundraising Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Lexington, KY. You will lead a high-impact fundraising team and drive revenue through peer-to-peer events.

Based in the Lexington office with responsibility for Lexington & Ashland, KY, you will recruit, train and coach volunteers, cultivate corporate partnerships, and manage logistics, marketing and stewardship to grow annual revenue and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
• Preferred peer-to-peer fundraising experience or equivalent sales background.
• Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lexington & Ashland, Kentucky.
• High-level volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and management to meet revenue and team goals.
• Build relationships with volunteers, participants, sponsors and corporate partners.
• Oversee volunteer committee development, team recruitment, retention, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics.
• Cultivate Walk teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve development goals.
• Maximize team participation and revenue through guidance and support.
• Maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and chapter activities.
• Organize outreach activities promoting the Association’s mission.
• Represent the Association at public events, conferences and media events.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Relationship building

Fundraising

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Convio/Luminate

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a Fundraising Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Lexington, KY. You will lead a high-impact fundraising team and drive revenue through peer-to-peer events.

Based in the Lexington office with responsibility for Lexington & Ashland, KY, you will recruit, train and coach volunteers, cultivate corporate partnerships, and manage logistics, marketing and stewardship to grow annual revenue and engagement.