The Alzheimer's Association operates a large, distributed nonprofit with 1,000+ employees across the US and India. Its hiring is heavily weighted toward marketing (30 roles) and fundraising (11 roles) relative to clinical and research staff, reflecting a mission-driven model built on fundraising, community events, and awareness campaigns rather than direct service delivery. Active pain points—volunteer recruitment, event budget management, and revenue goals—align with the project portfolio: Walk to End Alzheimer's, peer-to-peer fundraising, and state advocacy events.
Notable leadership hires: Fundraising Director, Marketing & Communications Director, Director Development, Communications Director, Program Director
The Alzheimer's Association is a national voluntary health nonprofit headquartered in Chicago with over 1,000 employees. The organization advances research into Alzheimer's disease and related dementias while providing care and support services to patients and families. Its core operations span fundraising, community programs, healthcare services, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns. The group runs large-scale annual events (Walk to End Alzheimer's, galas), manages state-level advocacy and legislative relationships, and coordinates a network of community partners and volunteers.
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through research advancement, provide care and support for those affected, and reduce dementia risk via brain-health promotion. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Tech stack includes Meta, Instagram, X, LinkedIn for social/comms; Workday for HR; Google Workspace and Microsoft Office for operations; Constant Contact for email; Hootsuite for social management.
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