ABOUT THE MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER

The Muhammad Ali Center was created to honor the life of The Greatest and Louisville's most prominent influence. We exist to mobilize his legacy to foster respect, inspire generations of changemakers and advance social justice. We, like Muhammad Ali, are here to create a world in which hope is realized and all people can reach their Greatness.

From the Ali Center's inception, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion have been central to our core values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for social and racial justice. Diversity includes not only race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. We believe that all our employees' points of view are critical to our success and that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role will be responsible for the supervision of the Director of Development and Membership Manager.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Development, develops and maintains financial objectives and policies for the organization.
• Prepares grant applications and fundraising proposals under the Director of Development’s supervision; jointly presents proposals with the Director of Development.
• Assists the Director of Development, board of directors, volunteer fundraisers, and other stakeholders with public fundraising drives.
• Collaborates with the Director of Development and departmental supervisors to prepare annual budgets and projections.
• Researches previous fundraising efforts by studying literature and mailings available from government funding sources, private foundations, the United Way, and other generous contributors.
• Modifies applications to conform to grant requirements when necessary.
• Through public-facing communication, develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization.
• Organizes and promotes community fundraising events/activities involving the company
• Drafts and distributes materials to promote fundraising efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising and the nonprofit sector highly or other related fields required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or other related field required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical abilities that can be applied in aligning the organization’s objectives with available funding opportunities.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and outlets.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the organization's mission, values, and strategic objectives is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Compensation:

• The Muhammad Ali Center is prepared to offer a competitive nonprofit salary, commensurate with experience. In addition, the Center offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fundraising: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person