The American Parkinson Disease Association is currently seeking a Fundraising and Events Manager (FEM) to join their growing organization. The position is a full-time, exempt, remote based position, but must live in the Greater Chicagoland area , to travel to cultivate donors, and attend events and meetings.
The ideal candidate is passionate about fundraising in a mission-based organization, organized, energetic, and a self-starter with proven experience in achieving fundraising budgets and growing event revenues in a philanthropic environment. This position is ideal for someone with fundraising, marketing, and communications strengths, who can multi-task while prioritizing deadlines, deliver exceptional customer service, and utilize keen problem-solving and judgment skills.
APDA provides an array of dynamic community-based programs and services in the State. The Illinois Chapter is well-established and works in close partnership with APDA’s additional assets in the market, including an Information and Referral Center at the University of Chicago. The Illinois Chapter seeks a FEM to achieve continued growth and champion development efforts in the region.
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 $282 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 ROLE:
The Fundraising and Events Manager is a key member of the Development Team responsible for executing event-based fundraising for the Illinois Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, by developing relationships with and securing financial contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations in support of APDA events, activities and programs, by raising public awareness to maximize service delivery and revenue generation potential, delivering high-quality customer service, and represent APDA to internal and external stakeholders, donors, prospects, and the public. Willing to ultimately help meet the objectives of American Parkinson Disease Association’s mission: “Every day, we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.”
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APDA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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