Advancement Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Chapter

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 Advancement Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter. This position serves as a critical member of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter team in the implementation of the mission through fundraising events, corporate development, education and outreach and volunteer development. The Advancement Coordinator will provide support to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter team in their goal to cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in DC, VA, W. VA, MD, & DE.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Fundraising – 60%

• Supporting the implementation and growth of peer-to-peer fundraising events throughout the chapter alongside other fundraising events throughout the year.
• Provide leadership of assigned Chapter development events in partnership with the Advancement Director.
• Prioritize relationships and tasks that lead to revenue development goals for assigned fundraising events and in support of the overarching Chapter revenue goal.
• Work with event participants to maximize the potential of their participation through weekly in-person meetings, virtual visits and/or in office meetings. Provide customer service to Chapter constituents and event participants including support of registration, coaching and stewardship of these individuals and corporate partners.
• Lead recruitment of new participants and constituents into Chapter based events.
• Lead event volunteer efforts to recruit and steward ample volunteer support for each Chapter event.
• Lead all logistical details for fundraising events including vendor partnerships, event permits, contracts, invoicing and expense management.
• Research and solicit sponsorship and media prospects for fundraising events in the Chapter.
• Order collateral materials related to the Chapter fundraising events including marketing materials, signage, t-shirts, incentive prizes giveaways, etc.
• Track and report revenue and team numbers for the Chapter. Provide weekly written updates on revenue progress.
• Attend networking events and programs where staffing is needed.

Chapter Support – 40%

• Secure event space and speakers for Chapter events.
• Lead and support promotion and recruitment efforts for Chapter events.
• Attend community events to represent and present on behalf of PF.
• Prospect and establish communication with chapter community partners.
• Work closely with the Chapter staff to develop and execute communications for the Chapter’s events including event and chapter website, social media and email communications. This includes writing and distribution.
• Update donor records in the database.
• Process data entry, pull mailing lists and reports from the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Prepare materials for meetings (Calendar Invitations, Agendas, PowerPoint presentations, new member paperwork etc.) and attend various board and committee meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Coordinate marketing materials such as holiday cards, business cards, letterhead, etc.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact local community while advancing the mission, goals and values.
• Keep abreast of National Office activities and properly utilize the resources available.
• Be knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.
• Assure proper use, management, security and upkeep of the equipment and documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and minimum of 2 years’ fundraising or event experience, preferably within a non-profit organization.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented team member.
• Ability to work cooperatively in team environment.
• Possess and exhibit a professional, outgoing, friendly, fearless and positive attitude.
• Focused, organized and detail oriented.
• Employ discretion, tact and empathy, proactive and intuitive people skills.
• Comfortable spending majority of time on the phone and engaging on digital platforms.
• Exceptional verbal communication and motivation skills.
• Communicate accurately and effectively using email.
• Experience with social media and website navigation.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, database and spreadsheet management.
• Must have reliable personal transportation and an active driver’s license.
• 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 evenings and weekends as needed, while adhering to core business hours.
• Demonstrates the organizational values of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, integrity, positivity, dedication and responsiveness.

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