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 positionis $46,345 - $56,894 annually.

The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ALS Association endeavors to make www.als.org accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email onlineaccommodations@alsa-national.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

The ALS Association highly encourages their employees to be fully vaccinated, as considered per the CDC guidelines, with the COVID-19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination may be applicable by state, local, and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by third-party clinics, vendors, or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable, proof of vaccination will be required, unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.