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ALS Association

Director, Development (Iowa/Kansas City, MO)

ALS Association, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101


Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.*This is a fully remote position based in Iowa or the Kansas City, MO metro area*POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, the Director of Development will lead and develop a team of staff responsible for executing Team Challenge ALS, Walk to Defeat ALS, Distinguished Events and partner with all embedded fundraising staff to ensure success in ALS Association fundraising efforts by providing leadership, strategic direction, resources, and training. Additionally, the Director of Development will provide effective leadership and management of the team to meet financial, recruitment and event execution goals, as well as build a foundation for future growth. This position will be based within the assigned territory.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director, Development will lead the execution of The ALS Association Territory’s community engagement strategies, including all peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, participant recruitment and retention, committee management and event production.Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Implement strategies to meet all fundraising goals for the territory.Manage a fundraising team, provide coaching and direction as needed to meet fundraising goals.Oversee implementation of participant recruitment and retention strategies to meet targets.Provide volunteer support through face-to-face meetings, phone and email contact, speaking engagements as requested, kick-off events, and corporate cultivation meetings.Provide oversight of event production and logistics.Analyze data to assess performance of programs and implement alternatives as needed.Prepare fundraising performance reports and present them to leadership teams.Maintain knowledge of fundraising trends, technologies, and strategies within the charitable event field.Actively look for and take action to incorporate “moves management” as part of stewardship.Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and fundraising goals.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises three (3) to five (5) employees within the territory.Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, required.A minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant fundraising and event production experience.Proven history of achieving revenue goals.Proven managerial experience; ability to effectively coach, delegate and manage responsibility.Must have extensive experience in fundraising and fundraising mechanics including CRM or other donor management.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, organize fundraising activities effectively, and participate in high-level customer service support.Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer programs in a Windows environment, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to work evening and weekend hours during specified events.Ability to travel on Association business as required.PAY TRANSPARENCY:The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $77,243 - $96,122 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.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.

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