Advancement Director, Mid-Atlantic

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and outreach standards, strategies, and growth opportunities for the Chapter.
• Develop, implement, contribute to, and monitor an annual budget and long-term strategy plan for the Chapter, including management of assigned chapter revenue benchmarks.
• Formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising activities to sustain continued growth, including optimizing opportunities in core market areas and identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Build and execute a strategy for consistent Parkinson’s Foundation presence in remote communities served by the Chapter, including regular in-person travel by team to communities and strategically planned outreach activities.
• Work with the team to create and implement strategies to meet fundraising goals through Parkinson’s Foundation’s signature Peer-to-Peer fundraising initiatives, such as Moving Day and Revolution. Provide hands-on support for P2P fundraising initiatives when necessary.
• Serve as lead relationship manager for key stakeholders both in revenue and mission delivery, including local community partners, corporate partners, allied health partners, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage a personal portfolio of donors for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of increased giving. Sustain focus on increasing Chapter-level individual giving growth and work with revenue collaborators within the organization.
• Develop and direct the cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, and recognition process for fundraising event participants, corporate partners, and key Chapter stakeholders year-round.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact the local community while advancing the mission, goals, and values.
• Serve as a local representative for Parkinson’s Foundation, acting as spokesperson when necessary and appropriate.
• Lead, recruit, and retain high-level volunteers and Ambassadors, including leadership of the Chapter Board and annual board giving.
• Lead and coach Chapter team members to achieve revenue, community outreach, and professional development success.
• Maintain accurate records of Chapter activities and utilize the RE NXT database for community, donor, and constituent management.
• Ensure total team compliance with organizational database tracking standards.
• Perform all other duties and tasks required to support all new and/or proposed fundraising events, programs, and activities.
• Stay informed about organization-wide activities and properly utilize available resources.
• Be knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of fundraising experience, preferably within a healthcare non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation and recognition, donor records, and acknowledgment.
• Proven and applicable skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and volunteer development.
• Outgoing, energetic, organized, and detail-oriented team member who can adhere to timelines and prioritize effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled people developer with a history of managing high-performing teams of 2 or more.
• Able to lead and close high-level solicitations.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong volunteer recruitment, committee development, and management skills.
• Experience securing corporate partnerships is a must.
• Self-starter who is also collaborative, a quick learner, and an effective team player.
• Excellent active listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to provide a high level of customer service to external constituents.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented leader with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with the MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT is a plus.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with adherence to core business hours.
• Able to travel throughout the Chapter and region up to 30% of the time, with reliable personal 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 $70,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to Employment@Parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate the job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.