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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.

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for implementing the mission through fundraising events and corporate, donor, and volunteer development. The person in this role will cultivate partnerships and alliances that promote growth and awareness within the community. This role involves serving in a leadership capacity for the Chapter and supporting the leadership of Chapter team members. The Carolinas Chapter extends its services across North and South Carolina, offering a significant opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson's. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

The position encompasses three main areas of focus and responsibility - Recruitment & Fundraising, Planning & Logistics, and Community & Volunteer Engagement, 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 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.

• 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.
• Take ownership of identifying, recruiting, cultivating, and recognizing fundraising participants and teams to meet event fundraising and recruitment goals.
• Create and solicit new sponsorship and partnership opportunities with corporations and media prospects.
• Retain, upgrade, and secure new sponsorship commitments. 
• Work with Chapter team to create, oversee, and implement a strategic plan to meet Chapter fundraising goals.
• Develop and monitor annual fundraising event budgets. 
• Recruit new participants and constituents for Chapter-based fundraising events.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage high-level volunteers, including event volunteers and committee members.
• Prepare materials for committee meetings and attend various board and committee meetings as needed.
• Track and report revenue and team numbers for the Chapter.
• Support the implementation and growth of other fundraising events throughout the year.
• Attend occasional events and programs as needed. 

• Produce fundraising events, including executing logistics, securing event venues and vendors, and managing permits, contracts, and payments.
• Assist event participants in navigating the fundraising event websites, apps, and social media tools.
• Oversee and delegate logistical details for Chapter events, including vendor partnerships, event permits, contracts, invoicing, and expense management. 

• Support management of corporate partner relationships, including benefit delivery and stewardship opportunities.
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with Parkinson’s Foundation community partners and professionals.
• Work with the Chapter team to develop and execute communications for events, including website updates, social media, and email communications.
• Update and maintain donor information in the database. 
• Process data entry and pull mailing lists and reports from the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Maintain accurate records and files for constituents, donors, fundraising events, programs, and activities. Utilize CRMs and metric tracking programs for database management.
• Prepare routine reports to share with leadership through the analysis of event metrics. 

• Seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact the local community while advancing the mission, goals, and values.
• Stay informed about National Office activities and utilize available resources.
• Be knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.
• Ensure proper use, management, security, and upkeep of equipment and documents.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of fundraising or event experience, preferably within a non-profit organization.
• Proven experience with peer-to-peer fundraising events.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, database, and spreadsheet management.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Luminate a plus.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office suite.
• 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 data entry skills.
• Must be able 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 flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with core business hours adherence.
• Demonstrates the organizational values of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, integrity, positivity, dedication and responsiveness. 

Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to cbrum@parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate, “Senior Development Manager, Carolinas Chapter” in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters and salary requirements will not be considered. No phone calls please. The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.