Position Summary:

As Director, Relationship Events – Gala, you will lead the implementation and growth of the Southland Chapter’s signature Gala and its wrap-around events to meet or exceed revenue goals through strategic volunteer engagement, corporate development and donor cultivation. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Gala while supporting the growth and management of additional corporate development initiatives as identified by leadership.

Utilizing your proven relationship-building and fundraising skills, you will cultivate meaningful partnerships with corporate sponsors, donors and community leaders, ensuring strong engagement and sustainable revenue growth. You will recruit, train and empower volunteers while working closely with volunteer leadership committees to drive successful fundraising outcomes and elevate the visibility of the Alzheimer’s Association mission within the community.

Success in this role will be measured through volunteer engagement, corporate partnership development and revenue growth aligned with the strategic plan. This is a full-time position that reports to the VP of Development and is based in the Los Angeles office.

This role is right for you if:

• You are a relationship-driven professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships with corporate leaders, sponsors and community advocates
• You enjoy recruiting, coaching and empowering volunteers to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
• You have successfully managed complex fundraising events and understand how to translate strategy into strong event execution
• You are organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously
• You are passionate about advancing the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and creating experiences that inspire donors and volunteers

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, strategy and implementation of the Chapter’s Gala and related wrap-around events to meet or exceed revenue goals
• Recruit, train, coach and manage high-level volunteer leadership committees to drive fundraising and community engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors, donors and community leaders
• Prospect, cultivate and steward Gala sponsors and donors through volunteer networks and corporate outreach strategies
• Manage all financial aspects of sponsor and donor fulfillment, ensuring commitments and recognition opportunities are executed successfully
• Maintain year-round relationships with corporate sponsors, donors and volunteers to encourage continued engagement with chapter initiatives
• Partner with volunteer planning committees to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including corporate engagement and community presentations
• Ensure all events and fundraising activities align with Alzheimer’s Association standards and best practices
• Support additional corporate development initiatives as assigned by leadership
• Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities to enhance fundraising and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of proven experience in corporate fundraising, special events or relationship-based fundraising

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated success recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve fundraising goals
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with corporate partners, donors and community leaders
• Experience managing galas or large-scale special events, with a track record of successful fundraising outcomes
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and planning abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and volunteer engagement

Title: Director, Relationship Events

Position Location: Los Angeles, CA

Full time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 308
The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $85,000 – 100,000.

Reports To: Vice President, Development

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act at the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association will conduct an individualized assessment of the material job duties of this job include working with vulnerable communities which the employer may reasonably believe that Criminal History may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship for the safety of the community.

The background check will include searches for: social security person search, public reports, county & federal criminal reports, multi-jurisdictional, sex offender database, NSOPW national sex offender, education, employment history, motor vehicle or driving history, and reference checks.