Development Specialist, Bike MS

Are you ready to build a rewarding career making a real impact, changing the world for people living with MS?

To realize our vision we need innovative, collaborative individuals who are motivated and are willing to do what it takes to get the job done. As a Society team member, you will work with urgency and relentless resolve so people with MS can live their best lives.

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Responsible for the recruitment, engagement, cultivation, and retention of Top Fundraisers, teams, and individual participants for assigned portfolio of Bike events. (55%)

• Support the implementation and execution of Bike MS operational plan by recruiting, cultivating, and fostering relationships with participants, teams, team captains, top fundraisers, and sponsors.
• Actively participate in committee meetings, recruitment, kick-off and recognition events
• Develop strong networks within the local community, cold call, and grow prospects for potential revenue and volunteer opportunities; increase Bike MS visibility and brand awareness.
• Maintains accurate records/ data to evaluate effectiveness and public awareness of events activities and results.
• Develop and implement events to recognize, reward, and motivate successful volunteers and fundraisers to ensure ongoing commitment and engagement.
• Adhere to the approved Bike MS budget; monitors costs to ensure they are within budget
• Assist in the assessment of prizes for participants, team captains and other recognition activities
• Maintains working knowledge of the Society's mission and programs to promote fundraising, research, and initiatives
• Other duties may be assigned based on local staff structure and resources

Supports the Bike MS series through regular execution and coordination of special projects (35%)

• Prepare reports, call and invitation lists and support portfolio data functions as needed using large amounts of data
• Collect, organize, and analyze data received from staff across the country to support Bike MS series wide initiatives
• Manage and facilitate special projects that benefit and support the Bike MS series as a whole
• Produce professional and engaging PowerPoint presentations in a timely manner
• Synthesize large quantities of information into digestible, informative presentations and resources that allow for staff to quickly understand and implement strategies or tactics
• Create and manage trackers, timeline, and communication plans for special projects
• Collaborate with Bike MS leadership, relationships staff and other functional partners in order to execute on projects

Facilitates Volunteer Engagement for fundraising and event experience in the assigned event revenue portfolio (10%)

• Will provide staff support to volunteer committees to ensure that committee members are fully supported and accomplish tasks required for successful events.
• Strives to increase the number of Society volunteers by recruiting and recognizing talent
• Will engage volunteers by effectively communicating and facilitating meaningful opportunities across all functions.
• Cultivate volunteers, seeking and providing feedback and sharing opportunities for reciprocal growth and learning.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the team and Society goals