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The National Parkinson Foundation is recruiting for the following positions:

Chapter Services Technology Coordinator
Director Corporate and Foundation Relations
Manager, Community Fundraising & Special Events
National Signature Event Manager

Chapter Services Technology Coordinator
The Chapter Services Technology Coordinator is a member of the Chapter Services Department and reports to the Chapter Services Technology Manager. This position provides technology support; including website development, online fundraising and donor database management, for both the Chapter Services Department and NPF Chapters. This position is full-time position with work schedule to be determined and agreed upon by the NPF National Director of Signature Events.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in using technology and learning new technology to support Chapter Services Dept.
  • Ability to work with Convio and Raiser's Edge databases to maintain and query constituent records and produce reports.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
  • Strong communication Skills (written/verbal)
  • Ability to meet deadlines, anticipating quickly changing needs and exercising good judgment.
  • Good organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to develop and document stored procedures, applications, and reports.
  • Advanced problem solving skills and ability to work with all levels of staff.
  • Ability to clearly articulate status of tasks and projects, and any challenges encountered

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with Convio trainings and ongoing support to NPF Chapter staff and volunteers.
  • Build out and manage online Moving Day fundraising events in Convio software (Team Raiser)
  • Serve as department contact to technology software vendors as needed.
  • Serve as project liaison for chapter website buildouts as needed.
  • Provide reports, data entry and support for NPF Moving Day events.
  • Assist NPF Chapters with managing Chapter website content (WordPress) as needed.
  • Assist NPF Chapters with managing Moving Day website content as needed.
  • Develop relationships with internal departments and external constituents.
  • Assist with other Chapter events/programs as needed, including Moving Day.
  • Assist with special projects and ongoing support to NPF Chapter staff and volunteers
  • Provide support for volunteers, NPF Chapter Staff and team captains as needed
  • Assist with managing online database system: maintain and update walker data; produce a variety of routine and special reports; assistw ith social media postings in conjunction with national office; and manage website and email campaigns and assist with communication and updates to NPF Chapters
  • Provide reports, data entry and support for NPF Moving Day events to NPF Team

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Technology-related bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in database management, web publishing and editing, working with web designers and/or providing technical support.
  • Proven mastery of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
  • Minimum 1-2 years experience in nonprofit, including experience with a national voluntary health nonprofit with chapters preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
  • Demonstrated proficiency in database management and a familiarity with donor/customer database and online fundraising tools, preferably, experience with Raiser's Edge or similar customer relationship database and with an online fundraising platform (Convio / Blackbaud preferred) is strongly desired
  • Experience importing and exporting data between databases and other sources, development and deployment of database reports, and relational constituent database systems.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and interact with staff, volunteers and general public, both individually and in groups
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines, as well as responds to changing priorities
  • Strong technical skills, including experience with the Microsoft Software Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and web-based media, are required
  • Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures (filing, typing, copying, and record keeping, written business correspondence and telephone etiquette)

Director Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Director Corporate and Foundation Relations reports to the Vice President Constituent Relations and is responsible for increasing the visibility of NPF and identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations. The Director Corporate and Foundation Relations will be actively engaged in working to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, as well as other key communities, that will result in funding for immediate and long-term goals of NPF. This position provides the expertise to advance NPF's interest by researching and identifying sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on corporate guidelines and interests, and by maintaining strong communication ties with corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing corporate partnerships, while understanding the marketing and business needs of corporate and foundation partners.
  • Make initial outreach and schedule face-to-face meetings with prospective corporate funders to discuss NPF and present NPF program needs. Must be comfortable initiating discussions with business professionals at all levels and soliciting support both in person and over the phone.
  • Write corporate/foundations requests, sponsorship proposals and final reports, including working with program staff to create budgets.
  • Track and report corporate donor prospecting activities.
  • Develop creative giving opportunities for corporate donors/prospects.
  • Participate in strategy meetings for NPF and how to tap and expand corporate/foundation networks
  • Develop, implement, and manage ongoing communication and reporting to organizational supporters both offline and online.
  • Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining corporate and foundation monetary support
  • Advise NPF staff, senior leadership on corporate and foundation areas of interest, cultivation of corporate and foundations special requirements in the development of their proposals.
  • Develop highly competitive proposals for corporate and foundation prospects and leverage diverse corporate and foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with NPF
  • Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with corporate and foundation representatives, creating moves management plans related to them, compelling, presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundations fundraising techniques required
  • Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals are essential
  • Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professional in all circumstances
  • Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations, foundations.
  • A bachelor's degree, CFRE certification preferred, and a minimum 2-5 years demonstrated successful corporate and/ or foundation fundraising experience.
  • Preference will be giving to candidates with corporate and/or foundation experience, particularly with the nonprofit community.

Qualified applicants should review the responsibilities, requirements and application instructions for this position.

Manager, Community Fundraising & Special Events
NPF is looking for a Manager, Community Fundraising & Special Events, a dynamic, detail-oriented self-starter to join the development team to manage two critical aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts: Team Hope, our community fundraising initiative, and special events.

Team Hope for Parkinson's (Parkinson.org/TeamHope), is NPF's community fundraising initiative. Individuals across the nation are inspired each day to get involved in Team Hope activities, raising awareness and funds to support Parkinson's disease research and education efforts. As Manager of Team Hope and Special Events, the ideal candidate will be the organization's liaison with community fundraisers, assisting in all aspects of the process, from recruitment, to sign-up and motivating Team Hope champions to meet their fundraising goals, whether through participating in a marathon, a 5K, hosting a dance party, or kayaking down the Mississippi River.

The second aspect of the position involves management of special events, including NPF's signature fundraising events, the Celebration of Hope and the Gala for Hope, which are held in alternating years each February. In addition to this event, the Manager, Team Hope and Special Events will be responsible for managing all aspects of NPF's fundraising and cultivation events, ranging from private receptions in donors homes to launch parties for new initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Hope for Parkinson's

  • Respond to inquiries from individuals interested in making a difference in their community by raising funds for Parkinson's disease
  • Transition interest into commitment to participate as a Team Hope fundraiser
  • Assist Team Hope fundraisers with setting goals and establishing a personal Team Hope web page on NPF's website, www.parkinson.org
  • Manage relationships with each Team Hope fundraiser so that individuals are inspired to reach their awareness and fundraising goals.
  • Steward relationships with fundraisers after each event in order to encourage retention and strengthen ties to the National Parkinson Foundation
  • Develop and implement, in coordination with NPF's Development team, a strategy for marketing Team Hope to communities across the United States
  • In coordination with NPF's Communications department, develop and implement a strategy for publicizing the individual and collective accomplishments of Team Hope fundraisers.
  • Track progress of Team Hope fundraisers through NPF's systems, including Raiser's Edge and Convio.

Special Events

  • In collaboration with the Development Team and Senior Leadership of NPF, manage all aspects of development-related special events.
  • Determine venue, negotiate contracts with hotels, choose menus, provide creative and relevant feedback based on specific event goals.
  • Prepare budgets for each event on an annual basis and manage each event against budget. Ability to perform budget analysis.
  • In coordination with NPF's Communications department, develop and implement a strategy for publicizing special events through online and offline media.
  • Manage event reservation process, monitor progress, and report on results.
  • Oversee the development of event-related materials, including invitations and program books.
  • Assist in the development of a corporate underwriting proposal for events and assist in developing strong relationships with event underwriters.
  • Represent NPF during exhibit opportunities. Includes strategic planning before each exhibit to maximize effectiveness and tailor exhibit focus to each specific audience.
  • Follow-up after events with financial reports and qualitative measurements, including evaluation results and sponsor feedback.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business, communications or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Marketing, fundraising, Project Management and Budget Management experience.
  • Excellent written communications skills, strong grammar skills, in English.
  • 3- 5 years of experience in non-profit organization.
  • Proven history of success in managing projects and special events.
  • S/he must be detail-oriented, reliable, responsible, and self-motivated.
  • S/he should demonstrate an exceptional talent for building and sustaining relationships both internally and externally, and a talent for motivating others to achieve.
  • Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Qualified applicants should review the responsibilities, requirements and application instructions for this position.

National Signature Events Manager
The role of the National Manager Signature Events is to work in conjunction with local chapters for which NPF has established a branded signature walk event to raise funds and awareness to further the organization's mission. The Manager of Signature Events will execute this event in coordination with NPF senior leaders as well as local chapter leaders. This position reports to the National Director Signature events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with NPF Chapter Staff and volunteer leaders to implement NPF signature walk events.
  • Ensure chapters establish and implement best practices, organize event logistics, recruit participants and volunteers and generate local awareness of events
  • Provide training and support to NPF Chapters in corporate walk development, corporate sponsorship and corporate and friends and family team development
  • Work with the NPF Chapters to develop and manage event budgets and provide post-event analysis
  • Work with NPF senior management to secure national corporate partners for signature events and help chapters secure local corporate and media sponsors
  • Implement a national marketing campaign to promote the walk event and drive participation
  • Work with Finance Department, Communications Director, Web Editor, Chapter Services Technology Manager and outside vendors to implement and improve online fundraising platform to support chapter walk events
  • Create content for walk web pages and other walk communications tools

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in nonprofit management, communications, marketing or related field.
  • Minimum (5) years experience with a national nonprofit walk program, including successful career track with a national voluntary health organization with chapters.
    • Excellent English verbal and written communications skills
    • Strong customer service and presentation skills required.
    • Strong technical skills, including experience with the Microsoft Software Suite and web-based media, required.
    • Familiarity with donor/customer database and online fundraising tools, preferably Convio and Raiser's Edge or similar customer relationship database, is strongly desired.
    • Overnight travel to NPF Chapters, Trainings and conferences (estimated at 40%).

Qualified applicants should review the responsibilities, requirements and application instructions for this position.

The National Parkinson Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V.

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