Senior Development Manager, California Chapter

Position: Senior Development Manager, California Chapter Reports To: Gena Lennon Position Status: Full\-Time, Exempt Location: Remote\- Los Angeles, Orange County, CA **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **DESCRIPTION:** The Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community. The Senior Development Manager is responsible for implementing the mission through fundraising events and corporate, donor, and volunteer development. The person in this role will cultivate partnerships and alliances that promote growth and awareness within the community. This role involves serving in a leadership capacity for the Chapter and supporting the leadership of Chapter team members. The California Chapter extends its services across California and Hawaii offering a significant opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson's. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: The position encompasses three main areas of focus and responsibility \- Recruitment \& Fundraising, Planning \& Logistics, and Community \& Volunteer Engagement: **Fundraising and Recruitment – 70%** * Achieve fundraising and recruitment goals for a portfolio of community and donor\-based fundraising efforts. * Provide leadership in building and growing the local Chapter Advisory Board. * Identify, solicit, cultivate, and steward donors to secure individual and campaign gifts up to $10,000, collaborating with a Major Gifts Officer for gifts over $10,000\. * Take ownership of identifying, recruiting, cultivating, and recognizing fundraising participants and teams to meet event fundraising and recruitment goals. * Collaborate with the Foundations Giving Director and regional leadership team to identify and secure local Foundation donations. * Retain, upgrade, and secure new sponsorship commitments. * Work with Chapter team to create, oversee, and implement a strategic plan to meet Chapter fundraising goals. * Develop and monitor annual fundraising event budgets. * Plan and execute the Chapter’s peer\-to\-peer events. * Collaborate with event participants, sponsors, and community partners to maximize participation and achieve revenue goals. * Provide customer service to Chapter constituents and event participants, including registration support, coaching, and stewardship. * Recruit, onboard, and manage high\-level volunteers, including event volunteers and committee members. * Track and report revenue and team numbers for the Chapter. * Attend occasional events and programs as needed. **Planning \& Logistics – 15%** * Produce fundraising events, including executing logistics, securing event venues and vendors,