Development Manager, Walk MS

WHO WE ARE:

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.

As this role is community-based and requires frequent in-person meetings with local committees, volunteers, donors, staff, and other stakeholders, we need this person to be based in Rochester, Buffalo, or Albany and surrounding areas.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Development team as a Development Manager, Walk MS.

The Development Manager, Walk MS is an ambassador for the National MS Society alwaysstriving to engage participants and volunteers with the mission.

The Development Manager is responsible for the implementation of the local operational plan and will manage an event portfolio ofparticipantsand teams assigned markets in order to achieve fundraising goals and ensure a positive event experience.Strong relationship building skills, a positive, can-do attitude, and a commitment to working as a team are essential for success in this role.

This position will collaborate closely with the local event production and volunteer engagement staff supporting events.

Implement campaign strategies to retain, grow and recruit participants for assigned events

• Working with Development leadership executes operational plans that focus on acquisition, retention and cultivation of top fundraisers, teams, participants, sponsors, etc.
• Manages mid-level portfolios that include teams, top fundraisers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, etc.
• When applicable; coaches, develops and supervises market staff
• Collaborating with the Development team accelerates revenue growth by ensuring each Walk MS market has a strong event experience, including all VIP level recognition. Works in collaboration with the logistics team (in-house or outsourced).
• Collaborate with the market staff to implement successful team fundraising and recruitment weeks to maximize these efforts.
• Regularly monitor the performance of fundraising portfolio to ensure timely responsiveness to new registrants, to recognize fundraising and recruitment milestones and to maximize retention.
• Leverage mission related resource to engage participants during the year and motivate increased fundraising.
• Steward top fundraisers and team captains year-round with mission focus and gratitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facilitates Volunteer Engagement for fundraising and event experience in the assigned event revenue portfolio

• Cultivates volunteers, seeks and provides feedback and shares opportunities for reciprocal growth and learning.
• Collaborates with key staff to maximize engagement and results of committees to increase outreach, acquisition and awareness
• Encourage volunteer involvement on the part of teams and participant's connections to enhance the efforts and expand team/participant engagement with the Society.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science preferably in non-profit management, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and/or Business (8 years in event management and building relationships will be accepted in lieu of degree.)

Minimum Experience:

• At least 4 years of related experience, preferably in non-profit fundraising, events, or volunteer management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships.
• Must be a strong team player
• Professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the mission, vision, cultural values, and expectations of the National MS Society

Technical/Other:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Competency to work with multiple data systems and tools
• This position will be required to drive/travel on Society business. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation. The Society does run motor vehicle checks for all positions which require driving and the applicant must meet the Society guidelines

Compensation and Benefits Info:

Estimatedhiringcompensation range for this role is $57,000 - $68,000 annually. Final offers will be based on candidategeographic location and consider career experienceandmay vary from this range due to theseand otherfactors.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package to employees. These benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Educational Reimbursement Plan; Professional Development Assistance; Commuter Benefit Plan; Flexible Work Arrangement Options; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

The Society has a career framework that is our foundation of a clear, consistent structure for growth and careers. It is comprised of career bands and career levels, as well as functions and disciplines, that together, capture the Society's positions and work.

This position is in the Professional career band and a level of 2 (P2).

The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.

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