Development Manager

The Development Manager will meet or exceed goals through volunteer recruitment and engagement as well as corporate sponsorships.  Measurable outcomes for this position include: achieving designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, community partnerships, as well as increasing brand awareness and visibility in the community. Location of this position is negotiable but will require travel within the state of Vermont.  

The Association is offering a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to the right candidate.

Collaboration with all pillars of the organization is a key component of this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Responsible for recruitment of volunteer community leaders and 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 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 and other event teams, sponsors and participants 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 and The Longest Day  standards are being followed.  

• Responsible for other duties as assigned.  

• Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement.   

Minimum requirements:   

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience  

• 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals  

• Peer-to-peer fundraising experience or equivalent sales background  preferred

• 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  

• Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy  

• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion  

• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written  

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals  

• While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance  

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job  

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials  

• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software 

Job Title: Development Manager

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. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. 

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, orany other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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