Manager, Development

**Candidates must reside in Indiana and be willing to travel to Indianapolis

Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, aiding people with ALS, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances the quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
GOAL: To support and exceed the fundraising goals of the Development department through corporate relationships while fostering a culture of philanthropy amongst Territory stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage corporate engagement, partnerships, and sponsorships for all aspects of the Territory (events, care services, and campaigns) including prospecting, recruitment, relationship building, solicitation, benefits execution, acknowledgment, and stewardship.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business and community leaders to build a pipeline of corporate support.
• Collaborate with corporate partners and Territory staff to create customized partnership opportunities to meet the needs of the partners and our ALS community.
• Manage corporate grant requests when aligned with sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop, track, and analyze revenue, expenses, and goals for all related activity.
• Manage federated and employee giving campaigns from application through acknowledgement.
• Establish, plan, and execute the CEO Soak in a new market.
• Recruit and manage a volunteer committee for the CEO Soak.
• Responsible for recruitment, stewardship, and coaching of CEO Soak participants and supporting companies.
• Responsible for recruitment, stewardship, and coaching of CEO Soak participants and supporting companies.
• Collaborate with Director of Development, Territory Corporate Partnerships to elevate regional and national partners.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s mission, history, programs, and impact.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities in relation to CEO Soak and Corporate Partnerships including, but not limited to, data entry and management, phone calls, prepping materials, mailings, office clean up, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 1 year of Fundraising/Development experience preferred. Internships are acceptable.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and seek new challenges.
• Creative mindset.
• Proven history of relationship building and collaboration.
• Displays a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and has excellent interpersonal skills while working with staff, Board, donors, and corporate partners.
• Empathetic and understanding of the challenges faced by the ALS community.
• Team player, ready to assist where needed.
• Ability to effectively work remotely as well as in an office setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Experience with database management 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.
• Employee should be able to lift 50lbs.

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