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Amber Kinetics

Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Amber Kinetics, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Position Summary: As Manager of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s ranks as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and continues to set the pace as one of the fastest growing walk events in the country. In 2024, Walk to End Alzheimer’s was again recognized as the #2 peer-to-peer fundraising event in the country. On top of that, Walk was acknowledged for achieving the largest dollar growth of any program in the top 30. Utilizing your proven networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and achieve revenue goals by strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees. As a successful fundraising leader who will manage multiple peer to peer fundraising events annually you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, coach and inspire your volunteers to implement and build on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over year. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this position requires frequent travel within the assigned territory. This Manager will oversee the success of the Long Beach & Beach Cities Walks to End Alzheimer’s. Responsibilities

Build sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals, greater community participation and heightened brand awareness Recruit, manage, and coach volunteers to implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals or assimilate training to recruit, manage and coach volunteers Manage multiple volunteer-led mass-market events simultaneously with year-over-year revenue growth Convene and foster a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that builds long-term community relationships Meet or exceed revenue and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships Prospect, cultivate and steward event teams, sponsors and participants Maintain excellent communication and organization, manage event budgets, train volunteers, and work with timelines and milestones using data to drive positive outcomes Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3-5 years successful experience of meeting sales targets Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnerships Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through 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 fulfill the job goals. While most travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air 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 some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/Convio software Strong computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google Suite and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software Position Details

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Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Position Location:

Los Angeles, California Full time:

exempt based on 37.5 hours per week Position Grade & Compensation:

Grade 305

The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $69,000 - $73,000 Performance incentive:

Up to $13,000, depending on portfolio size and achievement of quarterly goals. Reports To:

Sr. Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Who We Are

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This momentum reflects our commitment to dementia research and progress toward breakthroughs tomorrow. At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease. Qualified applicants are invited to visit www.alz.org/jobs to learn more about the role and our organization. We believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity and address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented communities and providing resources and education. The Alzheimer's Association is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law. Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Full-time employees receive additional benefits. For more information, please refer to the official benefits information. Arrest or Conviction records notice:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #LI-SN1

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