Application Guide
How to Apply for Fundraising Events Specialist
at Parkinson's Foundation
🏢 About Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation is a mission-driven organization focused on improving the lives of people with Parkinson's disease through research, care, and education. Working here means directly contributing to a cause that impacts millions, with a collaborative and supportive remote culture.
About This Role
As a Fundraising Events Specialist, you'll manage and grow key peer-to-peer fundraising events like Moving Day and Parkinson's Revolution. This role is critical for driving revenue and engagement, ensuring these events thrive even during staff transitions.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start your day checking emails from participants and sponsors, then update event timelines in project management software. You might have a virtual meeting with a community partner to discuss sponsorship, followed by analyzing fundraising progress for an upcoming event. Afternoon could involve creating a recruitment email campaign or troubleshooting logistics with a volunteer committee.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Parkinson's Foundation Is Looking For
- Has 2-3+ years of peer-to-peer fundraising experience, ideally with large-scale events like walks or rides.
- Thrives working independently in a remote environment, taking initiative and making sound decisions without constant supervision.
- Possesses strong communication skills to build relationships with sponsors, participants, and community partners, including pharmaceutical companies.
- Is highly organized and results-oriented, able to manage multiple events simultaneously while meeting revenue goals.
📝 Tips for Applying to Parkinson's Foundation
Highlight specific peer-to-peer event experience (e.g., Moving Day, walks, runs) with quantifiable revenue growth or participant numbers.
Showcase your ability to work remotely: mention tools (Zoom, Slack) and examples of self-directed project management.
Tailor your cover letter to Parkinson's disease: express personal connection or passion for the mission.
Include examples of sponsorship development, especially with corporate or pharmaceutical partners.
Proofread for perfection—this role demands excellent written communication.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your peer-to-peer fundraising success with concrete metrics (e.g., 'Grew event revenue by 20% year-over-year').", 'Demonstrate your ability to manage events during transitions—share a story of stepping in mid-cycle and ensuring success.', 'Highlight your experience securing sponsorships from corporations or pharma companies.', "Express genuine passion for the Parkinson's community and the foundation's mission."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Familiarize yourself with the Parkinson's Foundation's strategic plan and recent research breakthroughs.
- → Review the specific event models: Moving Day and Parkinson's Revolution (indoor cycling).
- → Understand the foundation's key corporate sponsors and pharmaceutical partners.
- → Read about the impact of COVID-19 on their fundraising events and how they adapted.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application—failing to mention Parkinson's or peer-to-peer events.
- Avoid overemphasizing in-person event management without showing remote work capability.
- Don't neglect to quantify your achievements; vague descriptions won't stand out.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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Good luck with your application to Parkinson's Foundation!