Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Established as a beacon of hope and innovation, the Alzheimer’s Association spearheads a mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia by advancing global research, promoting risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for those affected. With a vast network of over 1,900 employees nationwide, the Association profoundly impacts the lives of millions living with Alzheimer's, as well as their caregivers and families. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for twelve consecutive years, the organization prides itself on fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment that drives health equity across all communities, ensuring fair and just access to diagnosis and care.

As the Fundraising Manager for Walk to End Alzheimer's in Bakersfield, CA, you will join an elite team of leaders who oversee the world’s largest fundraiser dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s® stands as the second-largest peer-to-peer fundraising event in the United States and is widely recognized as one of the fastest-growing walk events nationally. In 2024, it was once again acknowledged for achieving the largest dollar growth among the top 30 peer-to-peer events, marking its continued momentum and success.

This full-time exempt role offers an annual salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, with performance-based incentives of up to $13,000 based on portfolio size and goal achievement. Reporting to the Senior Director of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you will lead the largest Walk event in the country by cultivating deep-rooted community and corporate relationships in Kern County and Tulare & Kings Counties. Your role is predominantly community-based with work-from-home flexibility in the Bakersfield area, requiring travel up to 60% within the assigned territory.

Your primary objective is to generate excitement and enthusiasm around the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, driving revenue growth through strategic engagement and relationship-building with corporate sponsors, volunteer committees, and community leaders. Leveraging your proven networking skills, you will identify, recruit, and empower sustainable volunteer committees while managing multiple mass-market volunteer-led events simultaneously. Success in this role is measured by your ability to build and maintain robust sponsorships, foster inclusion across diverse communities, and implement best practices that result in consistent event growth year-over-year.

As a leader in fundraising, you will coach and inspire volunteers to exceed goals, utilizing custom peer-to-peer fundraising training coupled with your experience in sales and relationship development. Your capacity to manage budgets, set timelines, and use data analytics for positive outcomes will be critical to your success. The role requires excellent communication skills, diplomacy in managing volunteers with various expertise levels, and the physical capability to transport materials necessary for event execution. This position also reflects the Alzheimer’s Association’s commitment to equity and inclusion by actively engaging underrepresented communities to mitigate the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Joining the Alzheimer's Association means becoming part of a passionate and dedicated team working tirelessly to make a life-changing difference. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a gold-standard 401(k) retirement plan, among others. If you are a confident, goal-oriented self-starter with a heart for community and a drive for fundraising excellence, this opportunity offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.