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National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - East
National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - EastThe ALS Association • Arlington, VA, United States
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National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - East

National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - East

The ALS Association • Arlington, VA, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

  • This is a remote position based in any major metropolitan market in the Eastern US

POSITION SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Senior Director, the National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - East co-leads the strategic vision, development, and execution of the Association's largest peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. In partnership with the National Director, Walk to Defeat ALS - West, this role drives innovation, integration, and national alignment to elevate fundraising performance and program impact across the organization.

The Director will also play a critical role in supporting field teams through organizational change, particularly in unstaffed markets, by guiding development operations and ensuring effective local implementation of national strategies to sustain the long-term success of the Walk program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategy & Vision

  • Co-lead the strategic vision for the Walk to Defeat ALS, aligning goals across departments and stakeholders.
  • Translate program vision into actionable business, operational, and technology decisions in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Stay current on emerging trends and technologies to inform strategy and foster growth.
  • Program Oversight & Development

  • Develop and manage national product roadmaps, timelines, and budgets to support scalable execution and training.
  • Support development teams during unstaffed transitions, ensuring Walk programs remain financially on track and aligned with strategic goals.
  • Identify and address regional challenges with tailored strategies, including revenue recovery.
  • Cross-Functional & Change Management Collaboration

  • Partner with Marketing & Communications to align national messaging and promotional tools.
  • Ensure integration of peer-to-peer fundraising with other development, marketing, mission, and care initiatives.
  • Support adoption of new systems and processes, while providing guidance to staff to ease concerns and overcome resistance.
  • Consistently communicate challenges, successes, and feedback from the field to leadership, offering solutions where needed.
  • Leadership & Staff Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members and field staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Provide ongoing communication and guidance to participants, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors as necessary.
  • Foster collaboration between home office and territory teams to strengthen staff and volunteer engagement.
  • Serve as a visible, strategic leader and ambassador for the Walk program.
  • Performance & Accountability

  • Define and track key performance metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
  • Analyze program data and prepare reports to inform strategic decisions.
  • Ensure expense budgets are maintained, and ROI is maximized.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and / or commensurate experience.
  • 7-10 years of progressive national peer-to-peer fundraising and event management experience, preferably in a VHA / health-related nonprofit.
  • Experience in large-scale peer-to-peer events is required.
  • Demonstrated success training volunteers, coordinators, and staff in peer-to-pee
  • fundraising.
  • Strong ability to establish trust and maintain relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.
  • Proven experience managing remote teams and driving adoption of new processes and technologies.
  • Skilled in Luminate TeamRaiser, Salesforce, Classy, Microsoft Office, and project management software.
  • High capacity to assess challenges, implement solutions, and adapt strategy in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
  • PAY TRANSPARENCY :

    The ALS Association's pay range for this positionis $112,476 - $119,892 annually.

    The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties / requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.

    The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    The ALS Association endeavors to make www.als.org accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email onlineaccommodations@alsa-national.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

    The ALS Association highly encourages their employees to be fully vaccinated, as considered per the CDC guidelines, with the COVID-19 vaccination. Requirements to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination may be applicable by state, local, and other federal orders or applicable lawful requirements by third-party clinics, vendors, or events attended on ALS Association business. If applicable, proof of vaccination will be required, unless approved for a legally required exemption by The ALS Association.

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