Officer, Community Fundraising (DIY)

Job Title: Officer, Community Fundraising (DIY)

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is seeking top talent for its Officer, Community Fundraising (DIY) positions. The Development team at The Michael J. Fox Foundation works to ensure that the Foundation raises sufficient dollars to fund its ambitious research agenda. Our team is determined, collaborative and nimble.

Team Fox is MJFF’s grassroots fundraising program, focused on raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research in local communities.  Our global community of fundraising members work with Team Fox staff to leverage special resources and tools to transform their passions and interests into unique fundraising campaigns, special events or athletic feats. Team Fox’s DIY (Do-It-Yourself) team works to support members who are hosting their own fundraisers.

The positions of Officer, Team Fox (DIY) are a unique opportunity for a dedicated, entrepreneurial, results-oriented community fundraiser to establish their career and make a significant impact. The DIY Officers will report to the Director, Community Fundraising (DIY). These roles will provide support to the broader DIY events team by managing a robust portfolio of established and up and coming events in their assigned territories.

Team Fox’s DIY team is hiring for two Officer, Community Fundraising (DIY) positions, one managing a portfolio of events across the Western half of the U.S., and the other managing a portfolio of events across the Eastern half of the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day stewardship and retention of new and returning Team Fox members and their contributors across assigned territories
Directly manage a portfolio of mid-level fundraising events raising <$25K annually including, but not limited to: development and review of fundraising resources, campaign creation and customization, promotion and fundraising strategy, donor stewardship and revenue growth
Provide exceptional and highly personalized support to portfolio in service of broader revenue, engagement, and retention goals
Provide administrative support for larger territory events, each raising $25K+ annually
Support day-to-day stewardship and retention across assigned territories
Support creation and maintenance of peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) platform pages and resources
Support CRM clean-up and data integrity efforts
Manage matching gift and donation migration requests 
Manage materials and collateral fulfillment requests for DIY events and members 
Help facilitate Team Fox recognition events, including Annual MVP Celebration Weekend and other MJFF Community Fundraising Events, as needed
30% travel to significant Team Fox member events. Travel and attendance on weekends are required

Qualifications and Skills:

History of proven success as a fundraising professional with experience or interest in event planning
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities simultaneously Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software (or equivalent software), a plus
Familiarity with Classy fundraising platform (or equivalent platform), a plus
Must have a valid driver’s license

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF 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 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. 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. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

Vaccination Statement

At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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