Description

The Parkinson's Foundation 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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking a goal-oriented and self-motivated professional for the position of Development Manager for the Midwest Chapter. This position is responsible for supporting the Chapter team in implementing our mission through community fundraising events, corporate relationships and volunteer development. The manager will cultivate partnerships and alliances that promote growth and awareness within the community. The Midwest Chapter extends its services across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, offering a significant opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson's. Candidate must be based in Metro Chicagoland.

Community Fundraising Events:

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that has united more than 150,000 participants around the country living with PD, their care partners, and loved ones to fight Parkinson's. It is a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson's symptoms. Moving Day is among the largest Parkinson's events in the country and provides excellent brand exposure to thousands of people in the Parkinson's community.

Parkinson's Revolution: 
Parkinson’s Revolution is an indoor cycling event that raises funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation. The event happens for 1 day across the country and attracts indoor and outdoor cyclists who want to make a difference while breaking a sweat.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Fundraising – 70%

- Lead, plan, and execute assigned Chapter community fundraising events, managing revenue expectations in partnership with team members.
- Collaborate with event participants, sponsors, and community partners to maximize participation and achieve revenue goals.
- Provide customer service to Chapter constituents and event participants, including support for registration, coaching, and stewardship.
- Work with the Chapter team to develop and execute communications for events, including website updates, social media, and email communications.
- Recruit new participants and constituents for Chapter-based fundraising events.
- Create and solicit new sponsorship and partnership opportunities with pharmaceutical companies, corporations, and media prospects.
- Oversee and delegate logistical details for Chapter events, including vendor partnerships, event permits, contracts, invoicing, and expense management.
- Lead volunteer event committees and motivate volunteers to be actively engaged. Oversee recruitment of event day volunteers for fundraising events.
- Support the implementation and growth of other fundraising events throughout the year.

Chapter Development Support – 25%

- Actively seek opportunities to present the Parkinson’s Foundation mission and involvement opportunities to the community.
- Represent and present on behalf of PF at community events, and attend Chapter programs as needed.
- Recruit, onboard, and manage volunteers.
- Update and maintain constituent information in the database. Process data entry and pull mailing lists and reports from the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Prepare materials for committee meetings and attend various board and committee meetings as needed.
- Coordinate marketing materials as needed.
- Stay informed about National Office activities and utilize available resources. Stay knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.
- Ensure proper use, management, security, and upkeep of equipment and documents.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 4 years of fundraising or event experience, preferably within a non-profit organization.
- Self-motivated, focused, detail-oriented, and goal-oriented team member.
- Professional, outgoing, friendly, and positive attitude with the ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Organized, timeline-driven, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent presentation and oral/written communication skills.
- Discretion, tact, empathy, and proactive and intuitive people skills.
- Comfortable with phone communication and engaging on digital platforms.
- Experience with social media and website navigation.
- Accurate and detailed data entry skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, database, and spreadsheet management.
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to travel throughout the Chapter and region as needed, with reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Capacity to work occasional flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, with core business hours adherence.
- Demonstrates the organizational values of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, integrity, positivity, dedication and responsiveness.