Walk to End Alzheimer's Fundraising Lead

Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, to lead the annual peer-to-peer fundraising events across Lansing, Jackson and Livingston counties. You will recruit volunteers, build partnerships, coach committees and drive revenue growth through engaging sponsors and participants.

Based in Okemos or Southfield, Michigan, the role requires travel up to 50% and occasional evening/weekend work.

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 Lansing, Jackson and Livingston County.
• Responsible for high level volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and management resulting in the attainment of revenue and team goals.
• Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners.
• Responsible for overall Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer committee development, team recruitment and retention strategies, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation.
• Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward Walk to End Alzheimer’s teams, sponsors and walkers to achieve development goals.
• Execute plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and by providing fundraising guidance and support.
• Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
• Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
• Ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s standards are being followed.
• Support and participate in formal advocacy and public policy activities as requested.
• Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at public events, conferences, and media events as needed.
• Manage Walk-Specific social media, such as Facebook groups.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Relationship building

Fundraising

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Luminate/Convio

Job description

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, to lead the annual peer-to-peer fundraising events across Lansing, Jackson and Livingston counties. You will recruit volunteers, build partnerships, coach committees and drive revenue growth through engaging sponsors and participants.

Based in Okemos or Southfield, Michigan, the role requires travel up to 50% and occasional evening/weekend work.