This is a job for a remote Manager, Development position with the company located in Jackson, MS area.

Job Summary The position will focus on the engagement of constituents across both areas, building strong relationships that meet the needs of supporters while generating resources for area programs and services.   

Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of the revenue/fundraising Walk to Defeat ALS® and Distinguished Events including, but not limited, to developing engagement and fundraising strategies that drive revenue, budget management, donation tracking, logistical planning, and execution. Cultivate and steward relationships with key constituents and help create a pipeline of donors for mid-level and major gifts. Along with Corporate Development Managers, grow corporate partnership initiatives including prospecting, cultivation, developing custom proposals, securing commitments, stewardship, and retention. Work closely with the Team Captains and participants to develop their personal and team fundraising plans by mentoring, coaching, and encouraging fundraising efforts. Maintain a portfolio of individual donors specific to Tennessee area, prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annually. Cultivate, develop, and manage DIY event relationships to maximize fundraising and awareness through these events/activities. Execute marketing and communications plans for the Walk to Defeat ALS® events. Analyze fundraising data from assigned events to forecast revenue and surface areas of opportunity and challenge. Assist in the creation of budgets for assigned events and oversee their management throughout the year while tracking donations to adequately steward gifts. Work in conjunction with the Marketing and Communications team to help execute all marketing communication efforts relating to local and community events in the respective region. Work with the development team to manage event logistics, communications, and collateral. Manage the Convio database, Team Raiser, Salesforce, and Greater Giving platform to track financial progress. Convey an image that reflects favorably on The ALS Association. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required; commitment to lifelong learning. 2-4 years of proven experience executing and meeting fundraising goals, with two years of experience in event fundraising required. Peer to peer fundraising a plus. Experience in planning, leading, and managing development events, including coordinating with volunteers for desired results. Outstanding communication skills, articulate and persuasive, with well-honed relationship building skills. Organized with effective prioritization and attention to detail. Flexible, adaptable, with an ability to effectively work in teams. Understands and implements an integrated fundraising/development approach to best advance the mission. Proven and impactful experience in special event fundraising (Walk preferred); experience and ability to recruit and secure corporate sponsors and teams. Great relationship and interpersonal skills; loves working with people and proven ability to build and manage relationships that help advance an organization's mission through fundraising and donations. Goal-oriented and high degree of self-initiative, motivation, and discipline. Strong computer/technology skills, including MS Office, database management, and other web-based software programs. The ability to travel up to 25% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends for Association business and events. Ability to occasionally bend, lift and carry equipment and other materials (up to 30 pounds).

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.