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.

The Seattle office has an exciting opportunity for a Special Events Fundraising Manager to manage and coordinate the signature fundraising events of the American Diabetes Association. The appropriate candidate will be a self-motivated, high-energy person with demonstrated experience in identifying, recruiting & cultivating volunteers and a track record in generating financial support for events. The Special Events Fundraising Manager will be responsible for achieving the fund raising goal for the Seattle Step Out Walk.

The successful candidate is results-oriented, leads by example and has experience working with staff and volunteers to achieve desired outcomes. Fundraising or relevant corporate sales experience, customer relationship building skills and strong oral and written presentation skills are required. Must know how to retain, acquire and manage individuals, teams and corporate donors and develop mutually beneficial partnerships to successful outcomes. Must be detail oriented, able to manage multiple activities, and describe the Association’s mission and vision. Candidate will conduct training and orientation of staff and volunteers assess the fund-raising potential and develop an annual fund-raising plan with goals & objectives for each event. Position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with special events staff and volunteer committees.

The Special Events Fundraising Manager will assist in the recruitment and management of volunteer leadership, both for fundraising and logistics, in all local activity. Must have experience working with diverse volunteer groups. Knowledge of the Puget Sound area market and previous special event fundraising experience is strongly preferred.

* Bachelor's degree or 3 years experience
* 2 years sales experience (non-profit fundraising and/or special event experience preferred)
* Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends
* Proficient with legacy/online databases and social media applications
* Must have access to a car as frequent, daily travel throughout the market is required
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

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.
“Together we can Stop Diabetes”