at ADRDA INC., dba The Alzheimer's Association in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Title: Manager, The Longest Day
Position Summary:
More than a Do It Yourself Fundraiser, The Longest Day is a signature event of the Alzheimer's Association, and is one of the fastest growing and unique campaigns of its kind in the world.
The Longest Day is leading the peer-to-peer fundraising space with innovation and creativity, providing an excellent opportunity to engage new audiences in the fight to end Alzheimer's among many diverse activity groups, from the golfing and hiking communities to live streamers and bridge players.
As exclusive manager of The Longest Day in your community, you will put your proven networking and relationship building skills to work identifying and cultivating key community connections, corporate partnerships and exciting new audiences that drive campaign success. As a successful volunteer manager, you will proactively recruit, train, coach and inspire your committee to recruit and coach participants to achieve fundraising and event planning success.
This position is a perfect fit for an innovative, independent go-getter who demonstrates a self-disciplined, proactive attitude and takes initiative to achieve positive and measurable results.
This position will be based in the Chicagoland Area and responsible for the Illinois chapter territory.
This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus.
Responsibilities
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals and create greater brand awareness
Recruit, manage, and coach volunteer committees to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals
Coach and inspire individuals and teams to set and reach their revenue goals
Network to identify, recruit and engage new companies and activity-based groups in your community
Manage volunteer-led events that have resulted in revenue growth year over year
Build a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long term community and volunteer relationships
Achieve or surpass designated financial and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships
Creatively build community growth strategies for campaign growth, focusing on target markets such as golf, hiking, and live streaming
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of proven experience in volunteer committee development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Creatively build community growth strategies for campaign growth, focusing on target markets such as golf, hiking, and live streaming
Able to execute a plan with the Volunteer Committee to recruit and retain past participants through implementing best practices and providing excellent customer service
Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate sustainable corporate relationships and partnerships
Eagerness to network and build relationships in the community year-round to recruit and retain volunteers, companies, organizations and activity groups
Create unique, engaging community outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer's Association's mission, including community presentations, attending networking events, and corporate engagement opportunities
Capability to maintain year-round relationships with Global Team partners and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfil the job goals
While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel may be required
Must have valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials
Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office, GoogleSuite, products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn,... For full info follow application link.
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
