Fundraising Manager, Do What You Love to end Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. With a powerful mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, the Association accelerates global research, drives risk reduction and early detection, and maximizes quality care and support for those impacted by the disease. In 2023, the Association announced a landmark $100 million research investment that highlights their commitment to breakthroughs in dementia research. Employing over 1,900 individuals across the United States, the Alzheimer’s Association is recognized as a Best Place to Work for twelve consecutive years, reflecting its supportive and inclusive workplace culture. The organization is deeply committed to health equity, ensuring that underrepresented and underserved communities have access to early diagnosis, risk reduction education, and quality care. It provides equal employment opportunities and strongly prohibits discrimination based on numerous legally protected characteristics.

The role of Fundraising Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a full-time position integral to the success of the organization's signature event, Do What You Love to End ALZ (formerly The Longest Day). This event is one of the fastest-growing peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns globally, engaging diverse community activities such as hikes, corporate golf tournaments, and more to support the fight against Alzheimer’s. As the exclusive local manager of this campaign for the Oklahoma chapter, the Fundraising Manager will use their networking prowess and relationship-building skills to identify and cultivate key community connections, corporate partnerships, and new audiences. This role demands proactive volunteer recruitment, training, coaching, and inspiration of committees and Executive Leadership Teams to achieve fundraising and event planning goals.

Ideal candidates will be innovative, independent go-getters with a self-disciplined, proactive approach who thrive on producing measurable, positive results. Responsibilities include creatively building community growth strategies targeting markets such as golf, hiking, livestreaming, and pickleball while executing plans with volunteer committees to recruit and retain participants. The candidate must foster sustainable corporate relationships, network continually throughout the territory, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Travel within the Oklahoma chapter territory is required up to 60% of the time. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed are essential.

This position reports to the Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, with an expected salary range of $45,000 to $50,000 (Grade 105). Full-time employees benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life and long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, paid family leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The organization also values cultural and heritage celebrations and volunteerism, offering days off for both. Join the Alzheimer’s Association and make a life-changing impact on millions affected by Alzheimer’s disease while contributing to an inclusive mission of health equity and community support.