Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Coordinator

at Pachyonychia Congenita Project

🏢 About Pachyonychia Congenita Project

Pachyonychia Congenita Project is a rare disease nonprofit that directly connects patients, researchers, and clinicians to advance treatments for a debilitating genetic skin condition. Working here means your efforts have a tangible impact on a small, motivated community where every donor relationship and campaign can significantly improve lives.

About This Role

As Development Coordinator, you'll be the primary driver of fundraising and donor stewardship, from crafting grant proposals to managing annual giving campaigns. This role is critical because PC Project's small size means your work directly fuels research and patient support programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing donor activity in Dynamics, then draft a thank-you email to a recent foundation donor. Midday, you could meet virtually with the executive director to refine a grant proposal, and later segment your email list for an upcoming appeal. The day ends with a call to a long-time supporter to update them on a research milestone.

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🎯 Who Pachyonychia Congenita Project Is Looking For

  • A fundraising professional with 3-5+ years of experience in donor relations, ideally in healthcare or rare disease nonprofits.
  • A relationship-builder who can authentically connect with individual donors, foundations, and corporations by understanding their philanthropic goals.
  • A skilled storyteller who can translate complex medical research into compelling narratives that inspire giving.
  • Tech-savvy with hands-on CRM (preferably Dynamics) and email marketing platform experience to track and nurture donor pipelines.

📝 Tips for Applying to Pachyonychia Congenita Project

1

Highlight any experience with rare disease or patient-focused nonprofits – PC Project values mission alignment over generic fundraising.

2

In your resume, quantify fundraising results (e.g., 'Grew annual giving by 20%' or 'Secured $50K in foundation grants').

3

Mention specific CRM experience; if you've used Dynamics, emphasize it, as it's listed in requirements.

4

Tailor your cover letter to show you understand PC Project's unique patient-centered model and the urgency of PC research.

5

Include examples of how you've used storytelling in donor communications – e.g., a newsletter or appeal that boosted engagement.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for rare disease advocacy and how it aligns with PC Project's mission to improve patient care.", 'Specific examples of building donor relationships that led to increased giving or multi-year commitments.', 'Your ability to work autonomously in a remote, part-time role while managing multiple fundraising streams.', 'Familiarity with grant writing and annual campaign strategies, and how you can apply them to a small nonprofit.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read PC Project's website thoroughly, especially patient stories and research updates to understand their impact.
  • → Review their annual reports or financials to see funding sources and campaign history.
  • → Follow PC Project on social media to grasp their communication tone and donor engagement style.
  • → Look up recent news about Pachyonychia Congenita research to discuss current advancements.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you engage a donor who has no personal connection to PC?
2 Describe a time you turned a one-time donor into a recurring supporter.
3 How do you prioritize fundraising activities when resources are limited?
4 What CRM strategies do you use to track donor interactions and stewardship?
5 How would you collaborate with researchers to create compelling fundraising content?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a generic cover letter that doesn't mention PC or rare disease – it shows lack of research.
  • Overemphasizing large-scale fundraising experience (e.g., from big universities) without adapting to a small nonprofit's personal approach.
  • Ignoring the remote, part-time nature – don't imply you're seeking full-time or on-site work.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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