Manager, Fundraising Events

Core responsibilities:

• Drive achievement of annual revenue budget targets for the signature walk program
• Develop and deliver overall walk event standards, timelines, and strategies to grow revenue and relationships
• Collaborate with chapter staff, internal departments, and volunteer leaders to identify market opportunities and increase participation
• Provide tools and training for chapters to effectively recruit, manage, and cultivate high-level volunteers, event participants, sponsors, and media partners

This role creates positive change by driving fundraising success for the Parkinson's Foundation's signature walk program, which supports improving care, advancing research, and finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant peer-to-peer fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Superior ability to influence and deliver results through a consultative role
• Exceptional management, leadership, decision-making, and team-building skills
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The position is full-time, exempt, and remote with approximately 20% travel required.

The Parkinson's Foundation is dedicated to improving care, advancing research, and ultimately finding a cure for Parkinson's disease to make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson's.