Community Development Manager

Reports to: AVP, Fundraising Events
Position Status: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Remote

Join our team at the Parkinson's Foundation (PF) and make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson's disease. At PF, we're dedicated to improving care, advancing research, and ultimately finding a cure for Parkinson's. As a Community Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving revenue and relationships for our fundraising walk program as we support existing events and develop new markets across the country.

Description

This self-starting individual will work collaboratively with our field fundraising staff, regional leadership, national fundraising team, and other key stakeholders to support community fundraising events and develop new markets. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building new relationships, driving chapter development and delivering successful fundraising events.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drive revenue and ensure consistency in communication during time of staff transition
• Oversee daily event operations including internal communications with volunteers, support groups, committees
• Research and build strategy in new markets the increase brand visibility for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
• Identify key stakeholders and community leaders to build a first-year event committee.
• Oversee logistical details for events, including vendor partnerships, event permits, contracts, invoicing, and expense management.
• Collaborate with event participants, sponsors, and community partners to maximize participation and achieve revenue goals.
• Provide customer service to constituents and event participants, including support for registration, coaching, and stewardship.
• Create and solicit new sponsorship and partnership opportunities with pharmaceutical companies, corporations, and media prospects.

Experience/Skills Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant peer-to-peer fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Plus: experience building new fundraising events from afar
• Experience managing staff remotely.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound judgments.
• Superior ability to influence and deliver results in a remote role.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented leader with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and strive for excellence.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Capacity to work evenings and weekends as needed, while adhering to core business hours.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated commitment to the organizational values of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, integrity, positivity, dedication and responsiveness.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.