National Director of Fundraising Event Campaigns

Our client, American Parkinson Disease Association is currently
seeking a National Director of Fundraising Event
Campaigns to join their growing organization. The position
is a hybrid position (a blend of office and remote); however,
candidates must live in the tri-state area in
order to travel to events and meetings. The ideal candidate has
proven results growing sustainable peer-to-peer, event-based
fundraising in a national, field-based non-profit and the ability
to identify and cultivate corporate partners and individual donors
to support APDA. 

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE
ASSOCIATION:

Every day, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
provides the support, education, and research that will help
everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
APDA is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting
Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, neurological disorder, and works
tirelessly to help the approximately one million people with
Parkinson’s disease in the United States live life to the
fullest.

Founded in 1961, American Parkinson Disease Association has
raised and invested more than $226 million to provide outstanding
patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness
about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the
mysteries of Parkinson’s disease and ultimately put an end to this
disease.

The organization’s 2022-2024 Strategic Plan outlines ambitious
targets, including: 1. Expand constituent-centric, evidence-based,
and impactful programs, services, and research that improves
quality of life throughout the disease continuum. 2. Cultivate
partnerships and collaborations to expand and elevate mission
delivery to meet Parkinson community needs. 3. Expand reach to
under-served, under-studied and under-represented communities to
promote health equality and access to care and provide education
and support.

 

THE ROLE:

The National Director of Fundraising Event Campaigns (NDFEC) is
accountable for the strategic development and management of
peer-to-peer, event-based fundraising executed in local communities
nationwide, with priority focus on the identification of key
markets poised for significant growth.  The NDFEC is
responsible for generating significant revenue growth to meet and
exceed aggressive development goals in the next 3-5 years. 
Substantial growth will require a strong emphasis on the Optimism
Walk campaign through the strategic identification, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship of corporate prospects, team
recruitment and retention, and new market development.  The
NDFEC works collaboratively with development, marketing, and
field-based colleagues.

 

You will have the ability to:
 

• Provide strategy, leadership, and direction to build APDA’s
  signature Optimism Walk, with priority focus on select, key markets
  to build increased, sustainable revenue and brand awareness.
• Identify and implement new or improved modes of delivering all
  APDA event-based fundraising campaigns that will increase impact
  and build brand awareness.
• Develop and execute training, tools, and technical assistance
  to assist staff and volunteers meet and exceed aggressive
  event-based development goals in the next 3-5 years through
  strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
  of corporate prospects, team recruitment and retention, and new
  market development.
• Establish benchmark(s) and measure impact.
• Develop and execute the systems and technologies to enhance
  on-line fundraising and social media communications.
• Oversight of Optimism Walk and Events budgets and tracking
  revenue goals.
• Serve as liaison between the Home Office and
  fundraising-related vendors/consultants.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new corporate partners and
  individual prospects through strategic research outreach and
  personal visits ensuring the highest level of customer
  service.
• Develop solicitation materials, write proposals, and develop
  presentations.
• Ensure accuracy of corporate and individual donor recognition
  in marketing/public relations collateral and maintain appropriate
  tracking of progress.

• Integrate best practices into organization and department
  operations and work to engage the field and support
  compliance.

 

YOUR EXPERTISE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. CFRE a plus.
• 7-10 years successful fundraising/sales experience, with a
  proven track record of revenue growth in non-profit fundraising and
  development through events, corporate, and individual support,
  preferably with a field-based organization.
• Proven ability to engage staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors,
  and others and leading them toward achievement of fundraising
  goals.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Outlook and user fluency in CRM
  database (preferably Blackbaud), peer-to-peer fundraising
  platforms, such as Qgiv and Donor Drive, wealth/foundation research
  tools, and web-based platforms.
• Proven success adhering to budget and timeline
  expectations.
• Focused development, sales, and marketing experience with
  emphasis on customer relationship building, experienced in moves
  management processes.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally and
  work irregular hours including attending evening or weekend
  meetings or events as appropriate.

• Experience with distance management is preferred.

• At least 25% travel is anticipated and may be higher at
  critical periods of the campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to build relationships with all levels of
  partners, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to establish performance metrics and indicators to
  measure success.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
  environment.
• Proven leadership and management skills in fundraising
  organizations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills and
  ability to work well under pressure.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Starting Salary Range: $115,000-125,000.
Starting annual salary based on background and experience.

• Medical, Dental and Vision on the first day of the month after
  start date.
• 401K after three months of service (no company match).
• Life Insurance.
• Pension eligible after one year of service and fully vested
  after five years of service.
• HSA & FSA spending accounts available.
• Paid time off in addition to standard holidays.

 

Have we described a role that you have been seeking,
along with a set of skills you possess?

If so, we’d like to hear from you!

Please forward your resume to Lauren Booth at
lbooth@operationsinc.com

 

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needs.

 

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, APDA complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave
of absence, compensation, and training. APDA expressly prohibits
any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of APDA’s employees to
perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and
including discharge. APDA will provide reasonable accommodations
for qualified individuals with disabilities.