Development Manager

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. Responsible for leading assigned Special Events with focus on leading the annual Fight For Air Climb (FFA Climb) fundraising campaign through the recruitment and cultivation of the volunteer Climb Committee, sponsors, team captains and participants.

Responsible for achieving revenue goals, overseeing the budget, adhering to a 12-month campaign timeline, vendor relationships, website and database management, implementation of event logistics. Location: Urbandale, Iowa The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Urbandale, IA office and will be a combination of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities

Ensure revenue goals are achieved by implementing industry best practices by recruiting and engaging volunteer leaders, sponsors, team captains and participants through year-round cultivation activities. In partnership with the Executive Director and Event Chair, lead and cultivate Climb Committee to engage new and returning event sponsors and corporate teams. Build and implement 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 (like the Corporate Cup in Omaha) as available or as assigned…

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