Director - Development, Southwestern U.S.

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Description

• Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, the Director of Development will lead and develop a team of staff responsible for executing Team Challenge ALS®, Walk to Defeat ALS®, Distinguished Events and partner with all embedded fundraising staff to ensure success in ALS Association fundraising efforts. • Additionally, the Director of Development will provide effective leadership and management of the team to meet financial, recruitment and event execution goals, as well as build a foundation for future growth. • The Development Director will report to the Managing Director of Development and will lead the execution of The ALS Association Territory’s community engagement strategies, including all peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, participant recruitment and retention, committee management and event production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. • A minimum of six years of recent and relevant fundraising and event production experience. • Proven history of achieving revenue goals. • Proven managerial experience; ability to effectively coach, delegate and manage responsibility; knowledge of general human resources practices. • Must have extensive experience in fundraising and fundraising mechanics including CRM or other donor management, communications, and fundraising platforms. • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, organize fundraising activities effectively, and participate in high-level customer service support. • Demonstrated ability to incorporate latest peer-to-peer fundraising tools into the event experience required. • Maintains strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills. • Excellent written communication, public speaking, and customer service skills. • 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). • Proficiency with video conferencing software (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams). • Experience using Quark, Illustrator, Publisher and/or Photoshop a plus, to produce and/or edit program-specific materials to meet deadlines. • Must effectively respond to constantly changing priorities and effectively respond to and proactively resolve problems/conflicts as they arise; the ability to “think on one’s feet” is critically important. • Ability to work evening and weekend hours during specified events. • Ability to stand for 16 hours daily over the course of the event. • Ability to work at varied hours; event preparation can entail early morning and late-night activity. • Ability to travel on Association business as required.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits • 401(k) plan with employer match • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Well-being benefits • Paid time off • Several paid holidays