Director, Lakes Chapter

Position:
Advancement Director, Great Lakes Chapter

Reports to:

Regional Director

Position Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Remote – within Ohio or southern Michigan

The Parkinson's Foundation 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 Advancement Director will lead the Great Lakes Chapter, responsible for strategically implementing revenue development and mission delivery to advance the Parkinson’s Foundation’s goals. This role involves achieving targeted revenue metrics—such as fundraising events, corporate development, individual giving, and Ambassador/board development—and education & outreach metrics, including volunteer development, community partner engagement, and new outreach opportunities. The Director will also develop, manage, and oversee the Chapter budget and long-term strategy for sustained revenue growth.

Additionally, the Director will cultivate community partnerships and alliances to promote growth and awareness. As a key member of the regional team, the Advancement Director will collaborate with the Regional Director and other team members to meet regional standards and expectations. The Great Lakes Chapter extends its services across Ohio and Michigan, offering a significant opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson's.

• Drive revenue and outreach standards, strategies, and growth opportunities for the Chapter.
• Develop, implement, contribute to, and monitor an annual budget and long-term strategy plan for the Chapter, including management of assigned chapter revenue benchmarks.
• Formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising activities to sustain continued growth, including optimizing opportunities in core market areas and identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Build and execute a strategy for consistent Parkinson’s Foundation presence in remote communities served by the Chapter, including regular in‑person travel by team to communities and strategically planned outreach activities.
• Work with the team to create and implement strategies to meet fundraising goals through Parkinson’s Foundation’s signature Peer-to-Peer fundraising initiatives, such as Moving Day and Revolution. Provide hands‑on support for P2P fundraising initiatives when necessary.

• Serve as lead relationship manager for key stakeholders both in revenue and mission delivery, including local community partners, corporate partners, allied health partners, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage a personal portfolio of donors for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of increased giving. Sustain focus on increasing Chapter‑level individual giving growth and work with revenue collaborators within the organization.
• Develop and direct the cultivation, solicitation, follow‑up, and recognition process for fundraising event participants, corporate partners, and key Chapter stakeholders year‑round.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact the local community while advancing the mission, goals, and values.
• Serve as a local representative for Parkinson’s Foundation, acting as spokesperson when necessary and appropriate.

• Lead and coach Chapter team members to achieve revenue, community outreach, and professional development success.
• Lead, recruit, and retain high‑level volunteers and Ambassadors, including leadership of the Chapter Board and annual board giving.

• Maintain accurate records of Chapter…