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American Lung Association · 2 days ago

Development Manager

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$51K/yr - $58K/yr

3+ years exp

The American Lung Association is dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. The Development Manager will manage all aspects of assigned Special Events, focusing on recruitment, achieving revenue goals, and overseeing event logistics and budgeting.

AssociationHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Ensure all Special Events achieve/exceed revenue goal by implementing industry best practices for recruiting event committees, teams, sponsors and individuals to grow our constituent base

Plan and execute Corporate Recruitment Breakfasts and/or Kickoff events to drive sponsor and event participation, and educate constituents about the mission of the American Lung Association

Recruit and cultivate participants utilizing the defined cultivation strategy to ensure successful participant fundraising and retention

Evaluate event results and prepare recommendations for future events to expand our community reach

In collaboration with the Executive Director, manage the event budget to ensure expenses remain below prescribed percentage by recruiting in-kind sponsors or underwriters for the majority of event goods & services

Work with members of the Marketing/Communication team to solicit media partnerships for the event

Supervise the planning of event logistics and serve as the staff manager on event day to provide an excellent experience for all participants

Complete special projects and serve as the local contact for third party events in the community as the opportunities become available or as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceVolunteer recruitmentEvent logisticsExternal relationship managementOrganizational skillsSocial media proficiencyDigital media proficiencyMulti-taskingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field required

Minimum of 3-5 years' fundraising experience

Demonstrated success in external relationship management and volunteer recruitment

Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

Superb organizational skills with a strong attention to details

Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient in social & digital media

Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 40% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required

Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)

Benefits

Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.

Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.

Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.