Community Fundraising Events Manager

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research • New York, NY

10h • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Community Fundraising Events Manager position. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Fundraising Events, this position supports participant stewardship and logistical components of a portfolio of in-person run, walk and cycling events around the country and the Foundation’s virtual offerings. This role works closely with both internal and external stakeholders to plan elements of a successful run, walk or cycling event.
This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance at the Foundation’s office in New York City.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management, event planning, peer-to-peer fundraising, and/or community engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and judgment skills; creative, outside-the-box thinking
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to make informed decisions based on data and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage participants, donors, and team members across multiple channels
• Proactive, action-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively while managing time efficiently
• Experience with event execution, on-site logistics, and coordination of materials
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to travel and work weekend events, as well as events outside of traditional working hours
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and move event materials up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with our peer-to-peer fundraising platform Classy, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and project management tools such as Salesforce or Asana preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Community Fundraising Events (CFE) team to support a national portfolio of run, walk, and cycling events, contributing to all phases of event execution from campaign creation through post-event follow-up
• Provide personalized support and stewardship to CFE participants and their donors to strengthen engagement and enhance the overall fundraising experience
• Lead participant stewardship and multi-channel communication strategy, including managing email campaigns through the fundraising platform, coordinating personalized outreach (i.e., handwritten notes, Gratavid, and other tools), and partnering with the social media team on Facebook groups and other community engagement features
• Support CFE program email inboxes and respond to inquiries from community members and participants, including monitoring and supporting the Unity Walk phone line
• Develop fundraising and event resources for CFE programs, including toolkits, trend reports, one-pagers, and Bonfire t-shirt fundraising sites
• Assist with the creation, launch, and ongoing management of event websites to support event promotion and participant engagement
• Support the fundraising incentive program and contribute ideas and strategies to enhance the overall participant experience
• Support on-site event execution, assisting with day-of logistics and troubleshooting operational challenges as they arise
• Manage the ordering, shipping, and tracking of event materials in partnership with the CFE Coordinator to ensure timely delivery to event weekends
• Provide general project and administrative support to the Community Fundraising Events team on additional initiatives and projects as needed

Benefits

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.
• Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees