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About the Role

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Manager. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Ensure revenue goals are achieved by implementing industry best practices by recruiting and engaging volunteer leaders, corporate sponsors, team captains and participants through year-round cultivation activities.
In partnership with the Executive Director and Event Chair, recruit, lead and cultivate Climb Committee to engage new and returning event sponsors and corporate teams.
Build and implement and maintain grassroots and corporate recruitment strategies to engage new team captains and build event participation and revenue.
Cultivate team captains and participants utilizing defined year-round cultivation strategies to coach and retain Fight For Air Climb team captains and participants.
Build relationships through personal outreach and engagement of partners, volunteers, and donors through in-person meetings, kickoff events, and phone calls.
Evaluate campaign progress and results, making recommendations for current year and future growth.
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 create campaign materials, identify volunteer spokespeople, secure and support a media partnership, and earn media coverage.
Supervise the planning of event logistics and serve as the lead staff on event day to provide an excellent experience for all attendees.
Implement, track and report sponsor recognition and assets including logo inclusion, event signage, videos, and social media.
Work with Constituent Services to ensure accurate and timely website and database updates including prospect tracking, invoicing, payment processing and donor recognition.
Build relationships and community presence through additional fundraising opportunities including third party events, DIY fundraising, and cause marketing.
Complete special projects and support other special events as available or as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required, preferably in Non-Profit Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ fundraising experience with emphasis on corporate partnership development, sponsorships and/or peer-to-peer fundraising.
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).
Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Skills

fundraising
corporate partnership development
sponsorships
peer-to-peer fundraising
external relationship management
volunteer recruitment
cultivating and stewarding relationships
multi-tasking
organizational skills
attention to details
verbal communication
written communication
social media
digital media

Location

Home-based in Minneapolis or St. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area

Work Type

Home-based
Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$56,300 - $60,000

Benefits

10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year
12 company-paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance
Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage
401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions

About the Company

The American Lung Association is dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy applies in all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.