Development Manager

American Lung Association

Development Manager supporting fundraising efforts for the American Lung Association, leveraging peer-to-peer experience and ensuring successful event execution. Role includes up to 30% travel across Eastern U.S.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBuffalo • Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46,500 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraising and effective event execution, with strong organizational skills and proficiency in donor management platforms. Capable of managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments while ensuring operational continuity and volunteer engagement.

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Peer-to-Peer Event FundraisingEvent ExecutionMicrosoft Office SuiteDonor Management PlatformsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Event ExecutionCampaign Metrics TrackingVendor Invoice ProcessingData Entry ToolsFundraising StrategiesVolunteer RecruitmentEvent Logistics ManagementRevenue Goal MaintenanceTechnical Support for Event PlatformsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management SkillsFlexibilityCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

BlackbaudLuminate OnlineCRM SystemsEvent PlatformsMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementFundraisingEvent ManagementVolunteer ManagementOperational Continuity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support for event online platforms and tools, to ensure seamless and effective execution of event initiatives.
Track campaign metrics, revenue, and expense reports as needed to support informed decision making and operational efficiency.
Assist with processing campaign related vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to organizational standards.
Serve as a flexible, interim local staff member for markets during staffing gaps, ensuring operational continuity including, but not limited to, execution of corporate sponsor deliverables, participant and volunteer recruitment, coaching, and event logistics.
Assist with managing essential event-related tasks to ensure fundraising outcomes during peak event periods or staffing transitions.
Support the recruitment, training, scheduling, and communication of event-day volunteers
Travel as required (up to 30%) to provide on-site support for markets experiencing staffing gaps during pre-event and event-day periods.
Collaborate closely with nationwide Development team and Market Leads to maintain revenue goals, donor engagement, and seamless transition periods.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Peer-to-Peer Event fundraising
Ability to step in to all aspects of event execution with little direction
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms such as Blackbaud, Luminate Online, and other tools used by staff and event participants
Technical aptitude with event platforms, CRM systems, and data entry tools
Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.