Fundraising Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Amber Kinetics - Overland Park, KS
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Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Heart of AmericaIs this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.Location: Overland Park, KansasFull Time: based on 37.5 hours per week minimumReports To: Director, DevelopmentGrade: 207 ExemptWho We Are:The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,700 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role.Position Summary: Walk to End Alzheimer's ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and continues to set the pace as one of the fastest growing walk events in the country.As Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's, you will be responsible for driving the success of a large walk event. Leading a team of dynamic volunteer leaders, you will put your proven sales and relationship management skills to work achieving revenue goals through positive engagement with corporate and community volunteer leaders.Your success at recruiting, coaching and empowering volunteers will ensure strong volunteer committee retention and succession planning that sets your event up for success for years to come. As an ambitious fundraiser in the peer-to-peer space, you will coach and inspire your volunteers, teams and participants to set fundraising goals that propel your event to one of the most successful in the country.This role is right for you if:You have proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving organizational and revenue goalsYou are able to drive success and provide positive engagement with volunteers through coaching, recognition, and accountabilityYour experience in providing inspirational leadership, oversight and implementation of fundraising programs has resulted in meeting or exceeding revenue goals around mass market events/special events and corporate sponsorshipYou have successfully recruited, managed, and coached volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goalsYou are known as a uniter and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long term community and volunteer relationshipsYou have managed volunteer-led mass-market events, preferably a large event, that has resulted in revenue growth year over yearYou have achieved or surpassed designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnershipsYou have demonstrated success at prospecting, cultivating and stewarding teams, sponsors and participantsYou are comfortable with managing event budgets, training volunteers, utilizing timelines and translating dataWhat you Bring:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience5-7 years of proven experience recruiting and mobilizing volunteers and community leaders to achieve goals, preferably in a peer-to-peer fundraising environment OR 5-7 years successful experience meeting sales targetsDemonstrated management skills, including the ability set clear goals, organize projects, establish and manage budgets, and establish accountability processesProven track record of developing and implementing strategies for identifying, recruiting and engaging high-level and C-Suite volunteer leadershipDemonstrated volunteer management skills, including the ability set clear goals, identify priorities, organize projects, establish and manage budgets, establish accountability processesStrong ability to build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving organizational and revenue goalsAbility to work with diverse communities and build an inclusive environmentAbility and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by carMust have valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insuranceAbility and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the jobAbility to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materialsStrong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio softwareWhat the Alzheimer's Association offers:The Alzheimer's Association has been ranked as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by The Non-Profit Times each year since 2010, recognizing our visionary and dynamic leadership, collaborative culture, competitive compensation, generous benefits and mission-driven atmosphere. In addition, we offer a hybrid work environment with some flexibility in schedules, as well as excellent training on peer to peer fundraising techniques.Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.Right now, millions of Americans are facing the devastation of Alzheimer's. This disease is robbing us of our finances, our families and our futures - but at the Alzheimer's Association, we are relentlessly working to change that by addressing the challenges in front of us with speed and without limitations or boundaries.Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16