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Development Manager


The Parkinson's Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager who will execute a portfolio of community-based fundraising events. The Development Manager will ensure goal achievement through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment, and mobilization of event volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position encompasses three main areas of focus and responsibility - Recruitment & Fundraising, Logistics and Community Engagement for the Ohio market.

Recruitment & Fundraising - 70%

  • Achieve fundraising and recruitment goals for a portfolio of community-based events which may include: Moving Day, \ Parkinson’s Revolution, special events and other community fundraising events
  • Manage a portfolio of prospects and current donors from the areas, executing plans to cultivate, solicit, steward, and thank those donors.
  • Engage, recruit, train and manage relationships with community volunteers to ensure successful fundraising and event execution, with a focus on event volunteer leadership positions and volunteer succession planning
  • Research and secure local corporate sponsorships
  • Proactively leverage local contacts and resources to identify event participants
  • Work closely with the Development Director to develop marketing and outreach tactics to make the public aware of the events
  • Utilize in-person, phone and email contact to steward leads into event participants
  • Conduct meetings and presentations to various groups, including corporate employee groups, civic groups, churches, colleges and universities, etc. for the purpose of recruiting participants and to assist participants with fundraising
  • Direct the cultivation, solicitation, follow-up and recognition communications for participation and donations
  • Prepare routine reports to share with leadership through analysis of event metrics
  • Help event participants navigate the fundraising website and other social tools
  • Maintain relationships with participants year-round to support participant retention and stewardship
  • Manage a portfolio of prospects and current donors from the areas, executing plans to cultivate, solicit, steward, and thank those donors.
  • Community Engagement - 20%
  • Provide leadership, vision and support to volunteers
  • Serve as local representative for Parkinson’s Foundation, acting as spokesperson when necessary and appropriate
  • Maintain relationships with existing Parkinson’s Foundation partners
  • Seek out and build new relationships to grow Parkinson’s Foundation’s community of supporters

 

Logistics - 10%

  •  Plan all necessary elements of successful events and a positive participant experience with support of the Regional Director
  • Manage all event-day activities
  • Monitor financial expenditures and progress against event budgets and take appropriate measures to meet goals ensuring a high ROI in meeting revenue targets

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, preferably within a non-profit organization
  • Proven experience with peer-to-peer fundraising
  •  Capable of building and sustaining relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations
  • Ability to close face-to-face sales and sponsorships
  •  Ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to participants as well as business and social leaders
  • Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills
  • Proven and significant skills in planning, budgeting, and volunteer development
  • Outgoing, energetic, with strong written, verbal and problem-solving skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, able to adhere to timelines and prioritize
  • Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office suite
  • Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Luminate is a plus
  • Proficiency in WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
  • Ability to work a variety of hours including days, nights, and weekends
  • Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  •  Ability to travel throughout Ohio and the surrounding areas. Travel up to 20%.

 

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