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MANAGER, FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS
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Take Your Career On A Mission!
Are you looking for a career opportunity that directly impacts the community you live in? How about an opportunity to have a rewarding career working for the premier voluntary health organization that supports people with type 1 & type 2 diabetes?
Our employees like working at the American Diabetes Association because of our opportunities, inclusive environment, work-life balance, benefits and culture. When you join our dedicated team you will experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts the well-being of millions of people, both directly and indirectly, affected by diabetes.
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DESCRIPTION
The Colorado office of the American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading health organization focused on diabetes, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Manager of Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes. Responsibilities include the planning and successful execution of the Denver and Colorado Springs Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes, the identification, recruitment and cultivation of volunteers as well as corporate sponsors.
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of planning and executing special events. Candidates will also have extensive experience recruiting and working with volunteers and corporate decision makers to achieve desired outcomes. Candidate will be a self-motivated, high-energy, results-oriented person with experience in working with and through groups to achieve desired outcomes. Candidate must be a team player who is dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. Must know how to confirm mutual understandings, close the deal, pay attention to detail and manage volunteer participation to successful outcomes.
Individual will manage key aspects of the Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes event including revenue and expense budget, volunteer management, corporate engagement, team and donor development . A key element of the job involves retention of existing participant base, acquisition of new participants and coaching and mentoring of participants. Individual is accountable for the overall growth, development and success of fundraising events in the Colorado market.
Sales experience, including cold calling and customer relationship building is highly desirable. Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills are required.
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REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
* Minimum of 5 consecutive years of similar work experience
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are essential
* Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency with MS Office suite, on-line planning systems and applications
* Familiarity with financial reports and analysis
* Experience with income and expense procedures and reporting
* Ability to work as a team player yet manage individual tasks
* Ability to attend some weekday evening meetings and some weekend work
* Must have access to an automobile as local travel is required
* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
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When you join us, you can expect competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit programs, a true focus on work-life balance, training and support from your team leaders, and the latest resources available to ensure that you succeed in meeting your goals and objectives.
An equal opportunity employer.
Cure * Care * Commitment
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