National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is an international nonprofit organization. The mission is to improve the quality of care for people with Parkinson’s disease through research, education and outreach. Please visit our website at: www.parkinson.org.
The primary role of the Corporate and Foundations Relations Project Manageris to coordinate the business operations, activities and processes related to Corporate Development. The person in this role will assume a wide range of responsibilities, many of which will require exceptional organizational skills and ingenuity. By applying strong communication skills and multi-tasking abilities, to l effectively support the Foundation’s priorities by providing additional support to NPF stakeholders. The Corporate Relations Project Managerwill report to the VP of Constituent & Corporate Relations.
Requirements:
The ability to multi-task and prioritize pending projects appropriately.
The ability to use logic and critical thinking to resolve problems or prevent problems as well as maintaining flexibility to construct and/or consider alternate solutions.
The ability to work with and maintain positive relationshipswith NPF’s corporate and foundation relationships in an effort to most effectively benefit the organization.
The ability to communicate in both written and verbal form in a clear, concise manner.
The ability to establish relationships and strengthen corporate partnerships by building trust and managing stewardship of accounts.
The ability to manage multiple projects, maintain project goals and deadlines, as well as reporting milestones. Tracking all project objectives while ensuring deliverables are met and researching new prospects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and update proposal reports with current grant requests using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Coordinate logistics and prepare materials for meetings, conferences and events.
Make and coordinate extensive travel arrangements and meeting scheduling for Sr. Director, Corporate Relations & Signature Events.
Work with NPF staff to coordinate support operations, goals and objectives
Ensure continuous and timely phone and message coverage during business hours.
Set-up and assist in coordinating conference calls and meetings
Maintain department files and update contact database and e-mail address lists.
Assist with planning and budgeting related to corporate strategy goals
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports as needed on prospects.
Attend meetings to record discussion points, action items and minutes as needed.
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Manage and monitor the use of grant funds
Create and manage the grant process to include submitting grants and tracking them in Raisers Edge database
Create regular tracking reports and
Other clerical duties as assigned by management.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel, & PowerPoint.
Ability to handle multiple projects and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, can-do attitude – professional at all levels.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Experience in coordinating meetings, conferences, events.
Excellent proofreading skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Two-year degree or minimum of five years of experience preferred.
Prefer experience working with nonprofit organization.
Must be extremely organized.
The National Parkinson Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to the attention of Rob Shaw at ktamargo@parkinson.org. In your cover letter please discuss your qualifications, why you think you would be a good fit for this position, and your salary requirements (range is fine). No phone inquires will be taken for this position