Career Opportunities
CRM Data Operations Specialist
Location:
Greater New York City Metro
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) Data Operations Specialist to join their growing organization. This is a hybrid based, full-time, non-exempt, salaried position. The CRM Data Operations Specialist is a member of National Headquarters staff and supports the day-to-day work of the Development Department. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity with data entry, imports and exports, seeking insights and actionable information from the data aimed at enhancing APDA’s impact through constituent centric relationship data systems and driving efficient use of the system and processes. The CRM Data Operations Specialist will work closely with other staff in the organization performing data and systems tasks necessary to identify areas where CRM-related technologies can be leveraged to streamline processes, improve understanding of our constituents, inform planning and ultimately help meet the objectives of APDA’s mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Complete daily CRM workflows, imports, exports, global changes, record updates, gift and constituent data processes, exception resolution and recurring deliverables.
- Apply approved coding structures, appeal/source rules, naming conventions, suppression practices, user permissions, record protocols, data privacy standards and reconciliation support
- Create and maintain documentation for processes, system configurations, and user guides.
- Produce accurate, documented and repeatable queries, reports, dashboards, mailing lists, segmentation files and routine operational analysis for Development and partner teams.
- Collaborate with staff members, particularly for financial reconciliation.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in data processing activities, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with APDA colleagues and vendors to train team members on data standards, data entry processes, and Raiser’s Edge and Luminate reporting tools. Conduct refresher training sessions to ensure staff understand database standards and applications.
- Training and documentation: Serve as a CRM resource for staff questions, practical troubleshooting, refresher training, job aids, SOPs and adoption of shared data standards.
- Create and maintain documentation for processes, system configurations, and user guides.
Director of Development
Location:
Greater Chicago Area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association is currently seeking a Development Director to join their growing organization. This is a full time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) and must live in Greater Chicagoland Area, to serve the community and attend meetings and events. The Chapter seeks a Director of Development to lead a diverse portfolio of fundraising efforts, achieve sustainable growth and champion cultivation efforts in the region. The position is a full-time, exempt position which requires some evenings and weekends and includes travel locally, statewide, and regionally to cultivate relationships, engage constituents and attend local events and meetings. The Chapter provides an array of dynamic, community-based programs and services and is well-poised for explosive revenue growth to support mission activities. The ideal candidate is familiar with the Chicagoland geography and culture, has knowledge of Parkinson’s disease, the healthcare, social service, and fundraising environments; has relationship-building skills and communications strengths; and possesses ability to multi-task, deliver exceptional customer service, and utilize keen problem solving and judgment skills.
The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for leading revenue growth through strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and individual prospects, as well as peer-to-peer events. This position will be responsible for cultivating and securing financial contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations in support of APDA’s events, activities, and programs, and by raising public awareness to maximize service delivery and revenue generation potential in the community. The DD staffs board committees, and represents 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.
CRM Data Systems & Analytics Director
Location:
Hybrid (travel required)
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven CRM Data Systems & Analytics Director responsible for the operational leadership, analytical interpretation, and performance optimization of APDA’s constituent relationship management systems. This role manages a day-to-day operation and evolution of APDA’s CRM ecosystem while translating organizational data into actionable insights that support fundraising growth, marketing effectiveness, and constituent engagement.
The CRM Data Systems & Analytics Director ensures the integrity and functionality of APDA’s data systems while also serving as a key analytical partner to Development leadership by identifying trends, interpreting fundraising performance data, and providing analysis that informs revenue strategy and organizational decision making. This is a full time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) which requires travel nationwide, is ideally located in the Tri-State/NY Metro area to attend periodic department meetings, events and activities, and reports to the Vice President of Development who is based in the NY Metro area.
National Director, Corporate Partnerships
Location:
Hybrid (travel required)
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven National Director of Corporate Partnerships to secure and grow six- and seven-figure partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, and corporate organizations. This leader will design and execute a comprehensive strategy to expand corporate revenue through sponsorships, cause marketing, research and education support, and employee engagement programs.
The National Director will play a pivotal role in advancing APDA’s mission by building strategic, mutually beneficial alliances with corporate leaders who share our commitment to improving the lives of those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. This is a full time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) which requires travel nationwide, is ideally located in the Tri-State, NY Metro area to attend periodic department meetings, events and activities, and reports to the Vice President of Development, who is based in the NY Metro area.
Executive Director, Wisconsin Chapter
Location:
Madison Metro Area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking an Executive Director in Wisconsin to join their growing organization. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) based in the Madison metro area and will be the sole staff in the market. The Wisconsin Chapter provides support, education, and services to people impacted by Parkinson’s disease throughout the state and currently generates funds largely through peer-to-peer events and is well poised for explosive growth.
The ideal candidate has leadership experience in the non-profit sector, is familiar with the Wisconsin geography, culture, and the philanthropic market; has a proven track record in major gift fundraising and donor cultivation; has knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and/or chronic illness, the healthcare and social service systems; possesses strong relationship-building skills and communications strengths, the ability to multi-task, deliver exceptional customer service; and utilize keen problem solving and judgment skills.
The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership in the Chapter’s chartered territory, manages human and financial resources, and creates an atmosphere for volunteers, staff, and stakeholders to succeed in meeting the objectives of APDA’s mission. The ED will accomplish this through the development, implementation and evaluation of all Chapter programs and services, events, and operations necessary for efficient functioning and sustainable growth. The ED reports to a Regional Director and works in conjunction with the Chapter’s Board of Directors and with the support and approval of the APDA President and CEO and/or designee(s).
Executive Director
Location:
Metro Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking its first Executive Director in Minnesota to join their growing organization. This is a full time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. The Minnesota Chapter provides support, education, and services to people impacted by Parkinson’s disease throughout the state. Operating a $300,000 revenue budget, the Chapter is well poised for explosive growth.
The ideal candidate has leadership experience in the non-profit sector, is familiar with the Minnesota geography, culture, and the philanthropic market; has a proven track record in major gift fundraising and donor cultivation; has knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and/or chronic illness, the healthcare and social service systems; possesses strong relationship-building skills and communications strengths, the ability to multi-task, deliver exceptional customer service; and utilize keen problem solving and judgment skills.
The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership in the Chapter’s chartered territory, manages human and financial resources, and creates an atmosphere for volunteers, staff, and stakeholders to succeed in meeting the objectives of APDA’s mission. The ED will accomplish this through the development, implementation and evaluation of all Chapter programs and services, events, and operations necessary for efficient functioning and sustainable growth. The ED reports to a Regional Director and works in conjunction with the Chapter’s Board of Directors and with the support and approval of the APDA President and CEO and/or designee(s).