Job Title: Community Development Specialist 

Category: Full-time; Exempt 

Reports to: Director of Community Development 

Location: Remote (HQ in Kansas City, MO) 

 

About The Foundation:

The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and to improving the lives of those it affects. Since 1982, we have proudly funded $50 million in PKD research and leveraged $1.5 billion in government funding while serving our local communities across the country. We are inspired by our mission and driven by our vision. Our vision is to #endPKD.   

 

Position Summary: 

The Community Development Specialist will support the implementation of fundraising programs for assigned communities, including Walk for PKD events, Marathon and 3rd party events. The position will plan and execute tactics on various projects including volunteer communications, direct support of fundraisers, event support and other responsibilities associated with achieving budgeted revenue goals.  

 

Core Responsibilities: 

 

  • Coordinate and cultivate assigned fundraising events and fundraisers including the PKD Foundation Marathon program and Walk for PKD events.  

  • Manage online fundraising software databases, ensuring accurate and effective use of platforms, including Salesforce, Classy, Excel, and SharePoint. 

  • Act as primary administrator for fundraising platform(s). 

  • Provide support developing and implementing fundraising strategies as determined by the Director of Community Fundraising.  

  • Act as point of contact for select ambassadors during their fundraising events. 

  • Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, involving vendors and volunteers.  

  • Provide support to enhance the PKD Foundation presence in key cities where marathon teams are running, i.e. Chicago & New York.   

  • Assist in the development of fundraising materials and communications.  

  • Monitor and track fundraising progress and provide regular updates to the team.  

  • Responsible for employee giving campaigns, including recruitment and cultivation strategies, utilizing the Double the Donation platform and others as necessary.  

  • Support industry relations including sponsorship benefits implementation. 

  • Completing other duties as assigned. 

 

 

Qualifications: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. 

  • 2-4 years’ experience working in peer-to-peer fundraising. 

  • Experience with fundraising platforms required, Classy and Salesforce preferred. 

  • Experience in volunteer and event management, program development/implementation and donor cultivation preferred.  

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 

  • Strong organizational and project management skills required. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. 

  • Ability to collaborate effectively among highly diverse (geographically & professionally) teams required. 

 

 

Physical Demands: 

 

  • Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. 

  • Use hands and arms, read, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, and see objects clearly at 20 inches or less. 

  • Lift and move items weighing up to 20 lbs. 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Work Location and Travel Requirements: 

 

  • Position is remote, home-based, available only in the Continental US. 

  • Employee must have dedicated workspace free from distractions. 

  • The workspace should be large enough to work efficiently and have reliable internet and phone connectivity. 

  • Flexible work hours required to accommodate occasional community events. 

  • Employees residing outside of the Kansas City Metro must live within reasonable proximity to a major airport hub for required travel.  

  • Occasional business travel will be required to the PKD Foundation office in Kansas City, Missouri.  

  • 10-15% business travel required across the US. 

 

Benefits*: 

 
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), in addition to a benefits package including:  

  • Employer paid medical benefits including healthcare, dental, and vision for individual.  

  • Employer funded HSA (for those who elect a HDHP)  

  • Life insurance and disability insurance  

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 12% employer contribution, no match required, after six months of continuous service  

  • 11+ paid Holidays and 20 PTO days per year  

  • Paid Half-day Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day 

  • Remote work environment, with a collaborative business center available to employees local to the Kansas City metro area as needed.   

*Benefits are subject to board review annually and may change.  

  

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, PKDF provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. The anticipated pay range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 annually. Multiple factors may be used to determine your actual salary, including: your specific skills and experience, physical location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.   

 

  

The PKD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a work environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, veteran status, cultures, beliefs or any other status protected by law.  

  

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the PKD Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

 

For more information about the PKD Foundation, visit our website at pkdcure.org.