Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Position Summary:

As Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 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.

The Walk Manager will work closely with the Columbus Walk Director to provide administrative and logistical support to ensure the success and growth of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Columbus and will assist Walk volunteers and constituents in reaching their Walk goals.

The Walk Manager will join a dynamic development team and is responsible for the production of event materials, support and/or management of promotional and incentive-based campaigns and will provide general support of the Central Ohio and Northwest Ohio development team as needed.      

Based out of the Columbus office, this position is responsible for supporting a portfolio of work for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Columbus. This role requires frequent travel within the assigned territory of Central Ohio.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create, review and finalize event materials with the Columbus Walk Director and other Walk Managers as needed.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for communications projects including updating web and digital media pages.
• Provide logistical event support for the Columbus Walk and other Central & Northwest Ohio Chapter Walks as needed.
• Use the Association’s CRM to run weekly reports for the Columbus Walk Director.
• Input confidential charitable gift information, prepare and process gift acknowledgments promptly, prepare reports, and ensure data accuracy.
• Material organization, support and maintain needed inventory and ordering.
• Track and confirm receipt of orders/deliveries and event signage.
• Phone outreach to past participants and donors.
• Office mail and sending out mailings. Donor mail processing, and general office support
• Provide administrative and coordination support for development activities including direct mail, bulk mailings, special events, identifying prospective supports, donor cultivation, planning giving, recognition activities and tribute programs. Assist with support of localized fundraising and communication efforts for Regional Offices.
• Directly interact with donors, including answering development and organization inquiries, accepting donations and coordinating major and planned giving information.
• Provide supervision and training to assigned volunteers.
• Through volunteer networks, prospect, cultivate and steward Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day teams, sponsors, and Relationship event volunteers to achieve development goals.
• Execute event plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by providing fundraising guidance and support.
• At the direction of the Columbus Walk Director, work closely with the volunteer planning committees to assist them with team recruitment, meeting preparations, logistics, marketing, retention, and all wrap-around events.
• Engage with the volunteer planning committees to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self- improvement.
• Maintain an organizational climate that attracts, motivates, supports, and retains high-quality staff and volunteers who are committed to serving individuals and families
• Ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Relationship Event and The Longest Day standards are being followed.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3 - 5 years successful experience of meeting sales targets
• One year of office administrative experience and 1-3 years experience in events management or support.
• Graphic design, marketing experience, and knowledge of Canva and/or the Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Development or sales experience and knowledge of peer to peer fundraising is a plus
• Effective written communication skills in English usage, grammar, and spelling. Ability to compose general business correspondence and review own work for accuracy.
• Effective oral communication and customer service/interpersonal skills and ability to encourage teamwork and work cooperatively with others. Multicultural, positive, Bilingual Spanish-English helpful.
• Experience with Convio/Luminate, Salesforce, or other CRM is a plus.
• Work history indicating dependability and accuracy with details. Ability to accurately maintain records, prepare reports, and coordinate multiple projects, effective logistical coordination skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car including working on a bi-weekly basis, or on occasion more frequently as required by the job. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals.
• Maintain professional personal demeanor and presence in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.
• Must be willing to collaborate and able to work well on a team.
• Punctuality with an appreciation of the impact of effective coverage to the success of the association.
• Superior self-management skills, as an independent initiative to collaborate with others are essential.
• Deadline-driven, incorporating effective planning and time management strategies that support the collaborative delivery of results.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work some evenings throughout the year for Walk-related events and available on Walk weekends in September and October.

Title:  Walk Manager - Central Ohio Chapter

Position Location: Columbus, Ohio

Part time A, Based on 24 hours per week (Benefit eligible)

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 204  The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Reports To: Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Who 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.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 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 develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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. Please click HERE for more information.

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.