Development Manager
Houston, Texas, United States
Working to create a world free of MS by managing a portfolio of teams, top fundraisers, and sponsors for the Bike MS: Texas MS 150.• Providing day to day support to team captains, assisting with recruitment, fundraising, and event weekend logistics.• Building personal relationships with top fundraisers.• Leading the team strategy for the Texas MS 150 second tier top fundraising group, including establishing a subcommittee, creating additional benefits for fundraisers, and encouraging participation, leading to a 53% revenue increase from 2021 to 2022.• Collaborating with a volunteer committee and Market Lead to plan a 4-day 3-night appreciation trip for 150 top fundraisers, including flights, accommodations, 2 celebration dinners, and multiple excursions.• In addition to development work, serves as the co-chair for the Houston office culture team, a peer-to-peer mentor, and a member of the Society wide tools and resources work group.• Securing and renewing financial and in-kind sponsorships.