Career Opportunities
National Director, Fundraising Event Campaigns
Location:
Hybrid (travel required)
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is seeking a National Director of Fundraising Event Campaigns (NDFEC) to join their growing organization. The NDFEC is accountable for the strategic development and management of event-based fundraising executed in local communities nationwide, with priority focus on key markets poised for significant growth and aggressive development goals in the next 3-5 years.
Substantial growth will require a strong emphasis on the Optimism Walk campaign through the strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate support, team recruitment and retention, and market assessment and development. The NDFEC will be highly engaged with field-based colleagues nationwide executing events and works collaboratively with development, marketing, finance, and operations as well.
This is a full time, exempt, hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) which requires seasonal 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.
The ideal candidate has proven results growing sustainable event-based fundraising in a national, field-based non-profit, user fluency in CRM and peer-to-peer platforms, and the ability to identify and cultivate corporate partners and individual donors to support APDA.
Regional Administrative Coordinator
Location:
Greater Chicagoland
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Regional Administrative Coordinator to join their growing organization. This is a full time, non-exempt, remote position but must live in the Chicagoland Area to attend periodic in-person meeting and activities. The Regional Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing database and operating support to the staff and volunteers in the Midwest Region, which consists of three Chapters (IL, IA and MO) and assist in the provision of general information to the community and persons impacted by Parkinson’s Disease, and ultimately meeting the objectives of APDA’s mission: Every day, we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, results-driven individual who possesses strong computer skills and the ability to use technology to achieve desired results, has experience in using databases, demonstrates communications strengths, is detailed focused, possesses the ability to multi-task and juggle priorities and deliver exceptional customer service, utilizes keen problem solving and judgment skills, and is familiar with the region’s culture and geography
Director, Health Policy
Location:
Remote
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has created a new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy and is seeking a Director of Health Policy. The Director is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to the evolving federal regulatory landscape related to Parkinson’s Disease and related neurodegenerative disorder.
Vice President of Finance
Location:
NY Metro Area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Vice President of Finance
to join their growing organization. The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the senior
leadership team, responsible for driving financial planning and analysis, operational excellence, and
organizational sustainability. This role provides strategic counsel to the President/CEO and Board of
Directors, oversees all financial and administrative functions, and ensures alignment with the
organization’s mission and long-term goals.
Vice President of Federal Relations
Location:
Greater Washington DC Metro area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has created a new Department of Public
Policy & Advocacy and is seeking a strategic and driven Vice President Federal Relations to lead
the Association’s Federal public policy and advocacy efforts. As a key member of the newly
established and growing Public Policy & Advocacy team, this individual will develop and
implement initiatives that shape Federal policies to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s
disease. This individual will establish the Association’s Federal public policy agenda, drive
advocacy campaigns, engage with policymakers and partners, and conduct policy-related
research and analysis, ensuring the APDA’s voice is heard in policy discussions at the Federal
level.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government, policy and advocacy, a deep
understanding of how to advance priorities through legislative or regulatory processes, excellent
strategic judgement, and a passion for advocating health-related issues.
The Vice President of Federal Relations is a public-facing position that will represent APDA with
other leaders in the field and before Congress, the Administration, and other relevant federal and
state government officials. This position is a hybrid role (a blend of work from home and inperson) and must be loc