Manager, Development

This position is responsible for managing the relationships related to all Walk to Defeat ALS® and Team Challenge ALS events in western Pennsylvania. This role will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and the rest of the Development team to host events that deliver fundraising and budgeted goals by successfully recruiting and stewarding event participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Recruit and support volunteer led event committees for Walk to Defeat ALS® and Team Challenge ALS events to plan and grow these programs.
• Responsible for recruitment, stewardship, and coaching of peer-to-peer event participants to build relationships for the Association.
• Assist event participants with fundraising websites, general inquiries, and other needs.
• In collaboration with Director of Development, analyze and report on event performance to grow future monetary totals and attendance.
• Monitor and operate within budget parameters for all events and activities.
• Attending and assist community fundraisers benefiting the Association as needed.
• Collaborate with Director of Development, Embedded Territory staff to manage pipeline of partnerships.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities in relation to the Walk to Defeat ALS® including, but not limited to, data entry and management, phone calls, prepping materials, mailings, office clean up, etc.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s mission, history, programs, and impact.
• Lead efforts for Team Challenge ALS in the Pittsburgh Marathon focusing on recruitment, fundraising, and exceeding goals.
• Collaborate with team to manage data entry, maintenance, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Development and peer-to-peer fundraising experience.
• Outgoing personality, ready to build strong relationships with community.
• Goal oriented, self-starter.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team player, ready to help where needed.
• Empathetic and understanding of the challenges faced by the ALS community.
• Ability to connect and communicate with community members from all socio-economic backgrounds.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and eager for new challenges.
• Ability to effectively work remotely and manage in-office work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SalesForce, Classy, Luminate, or Salsa is a plus.
• Success in managing multiple projects and deadlines, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Will be required to travel within organization service area. Willingness to work evenings and weekends for special projects and events. Event attendance required except under extraordinary circumstances.
• Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance. Reimbursement for mileage is at standard IRS rate per mile.
• Employees should be able to lift 50lbs.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $46,345 - $56,894 annually.