Mid-Atlantic Advancement Director

Inside Philanthropy; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking an Advancement Director for the Mid-Atlantic region to drive fundraising growth across the DC–Virginia–Maryland area. This role reports to the Regional Director and is full-time Exempt, location flexible within the Greater DMV area.

Responsibilities include developing annual budgets and long-term plans, managing donor portfolios, and leading Peer-to-Peer initiatives like Moving Day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, donor cultivation and recognition.
• Proven and applicable skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and volunteer development.
• Outgoing, energetic, organized, and detail-oriented team member who can adhere to timelines and prioritize effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled people developer with a history of managing high-performing teams of 2 or more.
• Ability to lead and close high-level solicitations.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong volunteer recruitment, committee development, and management skills.
• Experience securing corporate partnerships is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and outreach standards, strategies, and growth opportunities for the Chapter.
• Develop, implement, contribute to, and monitor an annual budget and long-term strategy plan for the Chapter, including management of assigned chapter revenue benchmarks.
• Formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising activities to sustain continued growth, including optimizing opportunities in core market areas and identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Build and execute a strategy for consistent Parkinson’s Foundation presence in remote communities served by the Chapter, including regular in-person travel by team to communities and strategically planned outreach activities.
• Work with the team to create and implement strategies to meet fundraising goals through Parkinson’s Foundation’s signature Peer-to-Peer fundraising initiatives, such as Moving Day and Revolution. Provide hands-on support for P2P fundraising initiatives when necessary.
• Lead relationship manager for key stakeholders both in revenue and mission delivery, including local community partners, corporate partners, allied health partners, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage a personal portfolio of donors for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of increased giving.
• Develop and direct the cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, and recognition process for fundraising event participants, corporate partners, and key Chapter stakeholders year-round.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact the local community while advancing the mission, goals, and values.
• Serve as a local representative for Parkinson’s Foundation, acting as spokesperson when necessary and appropriate.
• Lead, recruit, and retain high-level volunteers and Ambassadors, including leadership of the Chapter Board and annual board giving.
• Lead and coach Chapter team members to achieve revenue, community outreach, and professional development success.
• Maintain accurate records of Chapter activities and utilize the RE NXT database for community, donor, and constituent management.
• Ensure total team compliance with organizational database tracking standards.
• Perform all other duties and tasks required to support all new and/or proposed fundraising events, programs, and activities.
• Stay informed about organization-wide activities and properly utilize available resources.
• Be knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Volunteer development

Communication

People management

Donor cultivation

Event fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Relationship building

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

The Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking an Advancement Director for the Mid-Atlantic region to drive fundraising growth across the DC–Virginia–Maryland area. This role reports to the Regional Director and is full-time Exempt, location flexible within the Greater DMV area.

Responsibilities include developing annual budgets and long-term plans, managing donor portfolios, and leading Peer-to-Peer initiatives like Moving Day.