Associate Director, Special Events Fundraising

Take Your Career On A Mission!We live in a time when people need someone to look up to. People who, through the very nature of their work, improve the lives of others…making the world a little brighter, and a little better.
The Denver area office is seeking an individual to manage our signature special events within the Denver market. Including volunteer recruitment, participant recruitment and corporate sponsorship and other wrap around special events. Conduct training and orientation of these staff and volunteers giving technical advice and guidance as needed. Implement the ADA campaign in each community of the assigned territory. Assess the fund raising potential and develops an annual fund raising plan with goals, objectives and process evaluations in terms of cost effectiveness and adherence to ADA policies for each community.The successful candidate is results oriented with experience in working with and through groups to achieve desired outcome. Develop public awareness of the American Diabetes Association's mission, goals and objectives. Encourage leadership of both medical and lay volunteers in all phases of local activity through a systematic program of volunteer recruitment, assignment, development and recognition.Salary in the high $40's and low $50's depending on qualifications and experience. Bachelor's degree
Minimum of one year experience with ADA, similar voluntary health agencies, or in progressively responsible positions of administration, fund raising and program activities preferred
Some travel within assigned territory and work some evenings and weekends (approximately 6 per year).
Have access to an automobile
Able to lift 35 lbs
REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of Microsoft office.
Must pay close attention to details, be able to manage multiple activities, and describe ADA's vision of successful events to volunteers.
Familiarity with fundraising events is strongly preferred.
Must have experience in working with diverse volunteer groups from many employment and socio economic backgrounds.When you join us, you can expect competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit programs, and a true focus on work-life balance. You can find all of this in an environment that promotes inclusion. Are you ready to join our team of heroes?An equal opportunity employer.Cure * Care * Commitment