The ALS Association · 5 days ago
Manager, Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expThe ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world, and they are seeking a Development Manager to implement signature fundraising events and support local third-party events. The ideal candidate will establish relationships with supporters and corporate prospects while managing various aspects of fundraising activities.
Non ProfitAssociation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an income portfolio goals that includes a variety of fundraising events throughout the Upstate NY market, including signature event - Walk to Defeat ALS
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of committee chair and members as well as building strong relationships with community partners
Collaborate with Event Experience team and committee volunteers to manage logistical details, printing, and promotional materials as needed for events
Operate within budgetary guidelines
Partner with Care Services staff to involve people living with ALS and their families in awareness and fundraising activities
Work with MarCom staff to achieve marketing and public relations objectives
In partnership with Corporate and Individual Giving staff, execute face to face meetings, phone and email contact with corporate partners, vendors, volunteer committees and donors
Engage the public by representing the organization and speaking at community events
Coordinate printing and distribution of event promotional materials
Work as integral part of Territory team and support Managing Director, Development and team members as needed
Ensure smooth integration of Association standards and guidelines
Attend Territory events and meetings as required
Collaborate closely with others in the Programs and Development departments to support and grow the effectiveness and efficiency in fundraising and mission activities
Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and fundraising goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development and management, public relations, donor cultivation and relations, corporate sponsor cultivation
Skilled at managing participants in an online fundraising platform; ability to run reports and analyze data to build strategic outreach plans
Strong organizational skills
Must exercise good judgment in prioritizing the scheduling of events; must know when to seek input from supervisor
Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a timely and effective manner to multiple constituencies. Strong follow-up and follow-through required
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information
Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to quickly train and use a donor database (such as Salesforce and Blackbaud)
Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle as frequent travel throughout the territory may be required
Preferred
Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, and Spekit a plus for producing and/or editing program-specific materials, running reports, and accessing training
Benefits
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
Several paid holidays
Company
The ALS Association
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrigs Disease on every front.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Calaneet Balas
President & CEO
Greg Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-08-11
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