Witt/Kieffer
Associate Director, Development (Cincinnati, OH)
Witt/Kieffer, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to manage all aspects of an event-based portfolio, including oversight of event revenue and donor & fundraiser development and engagement. This self-starting individual will drive fundraising success for Camps, Project Power, and Safe at School funding in the Heartland Market. The Associate Director must live within 50 miles of Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; or Indianapolis, IN. To learn more, search by State through this link: https://diabetes.org/events/calendar-events
This individual will identify new opportunities to grow local portfolios across all fundraising channels, including individual fundraisers, corporate partnerships, and team participation. The successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of donors and is accountable for significant revenue targets.
The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fundraising, campaign management, and relationship development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and review daily campaign data through reports, dashboards, and revenue analysis to identify opportunities to increase campaign revenue.
Execute plans for retention, upgrade, and acquisition of applicable areas of business focus.
Process, edit, create, and submit grant applications.
Identify and develop new business with both existing donors & constituents and new prospects; provide excellent relationship management.
Maintain accurate and complete records of donor interactions within systems and trackers; capture contacts, next steps, and tasks consistently.
Track progress, financials, and other KPIs to analyze and determine success.
Make $50k+ corporate sponsorship and team asks.
Support other fundraising events, activities, and programs as assigned.
Volunteer Engagement
Support the development of the market’s local pipeline of constituents and event leaders to drive market activity.
Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, philanthropic, and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development.
Mission Integration
Identify and implement marketing opportunities, partnerships, influencer relationships, and other opportunities to increase ADA’s presence and awareness within assigned market territory that drive business goals.
Support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of ADA.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required.
3+ years of professional experience in empowering individuals through peer-to-peer fundraising, events, leadership, volunteerism, and corporate partnerships.
Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to present ADA’s mission to groups of all sizes.
Demonstrated experience recruiting individuals to support an organization.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate individuals to achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for growth in relationships.
Ability to organize time effectively and manage a large number of tasks simultaneously.
Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of constituencies.
Excellent verbal and written skills, creativity, independent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, strong editing skills, and follow-through.
Knowledge of software including Microsoft, DonorDrive (or other P2P platforms), and CRM.
Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events.
Reliable transportation for travel.
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events.
Authorization to work in the US required.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds.
Must live within 50 miles of one of these cities: Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; or Indianapolis, IN.
WHY WORK HERE
Industry competitive base pay, ranging from $60,000 – $68,000 for this role.
Eligibility to participate in the Development Incentive Program.
A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards.
Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
Guided by our mission, we provide top‑tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program.
A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most employees working remotely.
Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well‑being of millions.
About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.
EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This individual will identify new opportunities to grow local portfolios across all fundraising channels, including individual fundraisers, corporate partnerships, and team participation. The successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of donors and is accountable for significant revenue targets.
The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fundraising, campaign management, and relationship development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and review daily campaign data through reports, dashboards, and revenue analysis to identify opportunities to increase campaign revenue.
Execute plans for retention, upgrade, and acquisition of applicable areas of business focus.
Process, edit, create, and submit grant applications.
Identify and develop new business with both existing donors & constituents and new prospects; provide excellent relationship management.
Maintain accurate and complete records of donor interactions within systems and trackers; capture contacts, next steps, and tasks consistently.
Track progress, financials, and other KPIs to analyze and determine success.
Make $50k+ corporate sponsorship and team asks.
Support other fundraising events, activities, and programs as assigned.
Volunteer Engagement
Support the development of the market’s local pipeline of constituents and event leaders to drive market activity.
Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, philanthropic, and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development.
Mission Integration
Identify and implement marketing opportunities, partnerships, influencer relationships, and other opportunities to increase ADA’s presence and awareness within assigned market territory that drive business goals.
Support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of ADA.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required.
3+ years of professional experience in empowering individuals through peer-to-peer fundraising, events, leadership, volunteerism, and corporate partnerships.
Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to present ADA’s mission to groups of all sizes.
Demonstrated experience recruiting individuals to support an organization.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate individuals to achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for growth in relationships.
Ability to organize time effectively and manage a large number of tasks simultaneously.
Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of constituencies.
Excellent verbal and written skills, creativity, independent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, strong editing skills, and follow-through.
Knowledge of software including Microsoft, DonorDrive (or other P2P platforms), and CRM.
Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events.
Reliable transportation for travel.
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events.
Authorization to work in the US required.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds.
Must live within 50 miles of one of these cities: Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; or Indianapolis, IN.
WHY WORK HERE
Industry competitive base pay, ranging from $60,000 – $68,000 for this role.
Eligibility to participate in the Development Incentive Program.
A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards.
Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
Guided by our mission, we provide top‑tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program.
A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most employees working remotely.
Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well‑being of millions.
About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.
EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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