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Position Summary:
The Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's will serve as one of the strategic lead for the Association’s signature event, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This would include field support, training and resources for staff and volunteers and strategies to grow teams and fundraising dollars.
This position is a remote based and travel is up to 70%.
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Participate as a team member of the Home Office Walk to End Alzheimer’s team overseeing revenue growth and strategies.
- Oversee national program for Walk to End Alzheimer’s including training, resources and strategies for the Chapter network and volunteers.
- Develop and deliver training and consultation to Territories, Chapters and Co-horts.
- Participate as one of the leads for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, working with the field to deliver training, identify opportunities and work directly with them on growth plans, strategies and tactics within our event standards and best practices.
- Develop plan for nationwide, regional and local training for staff and volunteers.
- Manage development and delivery of comprehensive training curriculum including but not limited to web-based tools, on-the-ground specialty programs, and weekly sessions.
- Lead consulting and training efforts with assigned walk programs.
- Lead development of nationwide on-boarding and training curriculum for Walk to End Alzheimer’s including face to face training, web based trainings and additional resources and support.
- Monitor, evaluate and identify growth opportunities as part of planning and ongoing process.
- Monitor, analyze and determine strategies based on quantitative and qualitative results (data analysis or other).
- Oversee all resources and materials for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years national or regional event management and training experience required in a non-profit environment.
- Experience implementing $1M+ Walk, recruiting C suite to lead Walk and sold top level sponsorships.
- 5+ years of experience managing and coaching staff
- VHA local or regional executive leadership experience preferred.
- Successful candidate must have organized Walk event experience, but have the skills to adapt program experience into a program appropriately to our organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Team player that has the ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
- Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. Extremely efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills. Capable of handling diversified assignments and highly adaptable.
- Excellent written, oral, and communication skills. (Includes presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively.)
- Ability to work and make judgments independently and take initiative. Self-starter, requiring little supervision.
- Understanding of various computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with Luminate a major plus.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of time as required.
Title: Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Home Office)
Position Location: Remote base
Full time
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 511 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $140,000 – $165,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.
Reports To: Sr Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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 1,900 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.
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.
Position Summary:
The Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's will serve as one of the strategic lead for the Association’s signature event, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This would include field support, training and resources for staff and volunteers and strategies to grow teams and fundraising dollars.
This position is a remote based and travel is up to 70%.
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Participate as a team member of the Home Office Walk to End Alzheimer’s team overseeing revenue growth and strategies.
- Oversee national program for Walk to End Alzheimer’s including training, resources and strategies for the Chapter network and volunteers.
- Develop and deliver training and consultation to Territories, Chapters and Co-horts.
- Participate as one of the leads for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, working with the field to deliver training, identify opportunities and work directly with them on growth plans, strategies and tactics within our event standards and best practices.
- Develop plan for nationwide, regional and local training for staff and volunteers.
- Manage development and delivery of comprehensive training curriculum including but not limited to web-based tools, on-the-ground specialty programs, and weekly sessions.
- Lead consulting and training efforts with assigned walk programs.
- Lead development of nationwide on-boarding and training curriculum for Walk to End Alzheimer’s including face to face training, web based trainings and additional resources and support.
- Monitor, evaluate and identify growth opportunities as part of planning and ongoing process.
- Monitor, analyze and determine strategies based on quantitative and qualitative results (data analysis or other).
- Oversee all resources and materials for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years national or regional event management and training experience required in a non-profit environment.
- Experience implementing $1M+ Walk, recruiting C suite to lead Walk and sold top level sponsorships.
- 5+ years of experience managing and coaching staff
- VHA local or regional executive leadership experience preferred.
- Successful candidate must have organized Walk event experience, but have the skills to adapt program experience into a program appropriately to our organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Team player that has the ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
- Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. Extremely efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills. Capable of handling diversified assignments and highly adaptable.
- Excellent written, oral, and communication skills. (Includes presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively.)
- Ability to work and make judgments independently and take initiative. Self-starter, requiring little supervision.
- Understanding of various computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with Luminate a major plus.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of time as required.
Title: Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Home Office)
Position Location: Remote base
Full time
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 511 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $140,000 – $165,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.
Reports To: Sr Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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 1,900 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.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fundraising director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, with advanced degree preferred for senior roles
- Seven or more years of progressive fundraising experience including major gifts
- Demonstrated ability to manage and close five- and six-figure gifts
- Experience managing a development team and cross-functional staff
- Proficiency with donor management or CRM platforms such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Certified Fund Raising Executive credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Fundraising Director Job Search
Quantify your fundraising portfolio results
Hiring committees for fundraising directors want concrete outcomes, not activity. List the campaigns you led, the donor segments you managed, and the revenue totals you hit. Vague language like 'managed development' will cost you interviews.
Tailor your resume to the mission type
A major-gifts portfolio at a university reads very differently to a healthcare foundation. Reframe your experience around the donor relationships and giving vehicles that match each organization's funding model before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fundraising director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your application to the funding stage
Early-stage nonprofits need directors who can build a development program from scratch, while established organizations want leaders who can grow a mature major-gifts pipeline. Read the job posting carefully and address that distinction directly in your cover letter.
Prepare a gift-range chart for your portfolio talk
Interviewers for fundraising director roles almost always ask you to walk through a significant campaign. Bring a clear narrative of your gift pyramid, solicitation strategy, and how you moved each donor through the cycle.
Negotiate using sector benchmarks, not personal need
Compensation conversations go better when you anchor to what peer organizations pay for comparable development leadership. Reference publicly available nonprofit compensation surveys for your region and organization size rather than citing your previous salary.
Fundraising Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fundraising directors?
The most active employers for fundraising directors right now are openFn, Alzheimer's Association, and EAB, and the most openings are in California, New York, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest at healthcare systems, universities, and large human services nonprofits.
How many fundraising director jobs are remote?
About 79% of fundraising director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though in-person presence is still common for roles that require regular donor meetings or board engagement. Annual fund and digital fundraising director roles tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to major gifts or planned giving positions.
How do you become a fundraising director?
Most fundraising directors start in coordinator or manager roles where they build experience in donor stewardship, grant writing, or annual giving campaigns. Moving into a director role typically requires leading a major gifts portfolio, supervising development staff, and demonstrating that you can close significant donations independently. Earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential and building a strong professional network in your sector both accelerate the path.
Can you get hired as a fundraising director without direct director experience?
Yes, especially at smaller nonprofits that promote from within or need someone to build a development function for the first time. Candidates who have managed a major gifts portfolio, exceeded campaign goals in a senior individual contributor role, or led a team informally are competitive. Framing your cover letter around the outcomes you drove, not your title, matters more than the job grade on your resume.
What does the fundraising director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR or the executive director, followed by a deeper interview with the development committee or board members. Many organizations ask finalists to present a fundraising plan or walk through a past campaign in detail. Reference checks often include a former board member or major donor, not just professional supervisors, so prepare your references accordingly.
Where can I find and apply to fundraising director jobs?
You can find and apply to fundraising director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and the mission area you want to work in, then apply directly to each listing.
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