The American Lung Association in California is seeking a Development Manager to join its Greater Los Angeles office.
POSITION TITLE: Development Manager FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hrs/week) SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package
POSITION SUMMARY: Position Description: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Development Manager generates funding through recruitment and cultivation of individuals and corporations for special events and general support. Responsible for achieving revenue goals for the annual Fight for Air Walk and Fight For Air Climb. The Development Manager is critical to generating corporate leads to ensure growth in fundraising and new sources of participants, donors and volunteers.
Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Development Manager will: •Plan and implement special events that meet revenue goals. •Recruit and provide staff support for event leadership committee. •Establish, build and maintain year-round relationships with corporate sponsors. Obtain cash sponsorships and in-kind donations and services, including media. •Identify, recruit and coach event fundraising participants, including sponsor and non-sponsor corporate teams, family and friends teams, and individuals, maintaining year-round relationships. •Work with internal team and volunteers to oversee event logistics and event day volunteers. •With Executive Director, develop timely, accurate, and comprehensive event revenue and expense budget and manage expenses to budget and revenue to goal. •Utilize donor database and event website to manage and monitor donor activity. •Work as part of the State-wide development staff team.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit Resume to:
American Lung Association in California Human Resources Department 424 Pendleton Way Oakland, CA 94621 Fax: 1-866-522-1681 cajobs@lung.org
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment, with potential for growth. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information visit www.lungusa.org/california. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.
The American Lung Association is a smoke-free workplace.
Position Requirements:
•Minimum Education: BA or BS preferred.
•Experience required: Sales or non-profit development experience
•Strong sales skills and customer service experience, nonprofit and fundraising experience desirable.
•Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Proven computer skills, including database, word processing, spreadsheet and Internet skills.
•Highly organized with an attention to detail and quality of work.
•Self-motivated; ability to work independently and meet deadlines
•Drivers license (access to a car needed) and able to travel, including some nights and weekends.