Position: Fundraising and Events Manager
About: 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. 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.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business or communications/marketing discipline and/or five years’ experience in corporate development or event/fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience; 3+ years of prior direct experience in fundraising and development through events, forming new corporate alliances and partnerships, individual and grant support, preferably in a non-profit setting with a field-based organization; Proven track record of revenue growth and success adhering to budget and timeline expectations; Proven ability to engage staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and others and lead them toward achievement of fundraising goals; Willingness to travel around the Greater Chicagoland area and work irregular hours including attending evening or weekend meetings or events as necessary to fulfill responsibilities; Experience in donor database software and user fluency in fundraising databases, research tools, and web-based platforms such as wealth/foundation search tools, CRM, and online fundraising platforms, such as Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, and Qgiv.
Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, pension, HSA & FSA spending accounts available, paid time off in addition to standard holidays
