Job Description

At Parkinson Canada, we envision in a world where no one is limited by Parkinson’s. More than 110,000 people in Canada are affected by this complex and deeply personal condition. While there is currently no cure, we are inspired every day by the strength, courage, and individuality of our community.

We exist to empower and inspire people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to live fully and courageously. Through support, advocacy, and innovative research, we are transforming what it means to live with Parkinson’s in Canada.

We’re not your typical non-profit. We bring swagger to everything we do. That means showing up with courage, creativity, and compassion. It means embracing the wobble, speaking up even when your voice trembles, and seeing possibility where others see limits. Our culture is bold, purpose-driven, and deeply human.

At Parkinson Canada, every role is a chance to make meaningful change. If you’re passionate about making a difference, unafraid to challenge the status quo, and ready to move with purpose and conviction, we want to meet you.

This is more than a job. It’s a movement.

Please note that this role is remote by default, however, in person attendance is required at events and planning sessions.

Job Overview

The Manager, Events fulfils a leadership role in ensuring the successful planning and implementation of Parkinson Canada’s fundraising events including primary responsibility for Pedaling for Parkinson’s and Fundraising Your Way (third-party fundraising). A seasoned peer-to-peer fundraising strategist with excellent logistic and stakeholder relations skills, the Manager, Events will provide support, expertise, and guidance to those wishing to undertake events in support of Parkinson Canada, and will direct, coach, and mentor the team members who operate within the Events portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

Parkinson Canada Fundraising Events

• Ensure the development and execution of Pedaling for Parkinson’s and Fundraising Your Way (third-party) fundraising strategy, operational plans, and budgets.
• Oversight of assigned events including budgets, timelines, logistics, and other key measurable items.
• Track Key Performance Indicators and proactively identify areas for investigation and improvement, making recommendations accordingly.
• Build meaningful and effective relationships with event participants, donors, volunteers, and sponsors, providing excellent customer service and coaching while strategically identifying ways to maximize fundraising results.
• Support the development and implementation of new events.
• Manage execution of Events Coordinators on assigned tasks and event portfolios in pursuit of overall participant and revenue goals.
• Lead Events staff in ensuring the management of bookings, insurance, and permits as required.
• Lead Events staff in ensuring the ordering, preparation, and development of all requisite promotional and logistical materials.
• Develop event messaging (autoresponders, coaching messages, etc.) and support the delivery of segmented communication strategies.
• Work with Senior Director, Events, Donor Stewardship, and Brand Partnerships to develop, test and refine online content, messaging, and marketing strategy to support annual revenue and growth.
• Support Events staff in building capacity within assigned area(s), including the development of volunteer training programs.
• Support staff in delivering volunteer recognition, training, and development of tools, liaising with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• As required, work with individual staff and volunteers on specific initiatives which are consistent with established goals and objectives.
• Identify sector trends in third-party fundraising and develop new and/or foster existing third-party tools and initiatives to create new campaigns and support overall revenue targets.
• Work with the Philanthropy team to develop a robust participant and donor recruitment and stewardship strategy that enhances participant numbers and fundraising, generates prospects for the Philanthropy Team, and ties into Parkinson Canada’s mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership and Event Team Support

• Support staff recruitment and retention including recruiting, hiring, performance management, and termination of personnel with support and counsel from the Senior Director, Events, Donor Stewardship, and Brand Partnerships, Human Resources, and Finance and Administration.
• Monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and recommend salary adjustments with support from the Senior Director, Events, Donor Stewardship, and Brand Partnerships.
• Mentor and coach Event Coordinators and direct reports (staff and/or volunteers).
• Promote a high-performance and continuous improvement culture that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Assign staff to projects and functions, monitoring processes, workload, and results.
• Lead bi-weekly event meetings as part of the event leadership team; record notes and ensure all action items are completed.
• Be a resource to Event staff acquiring and sharing information, best practices, and new ideas pertaining to each specific event. Ensure appropriate and timely responses to volunteer and staff event coordinator requests.
• Promote and facilitate the use of standardized event processes and tools.
• Support colleagues with templates, tools and guidance needed to execute successful events.
• Support the Senior Director, Events, Donor Stewardship, and Brand Partnerships and Vice President, Philanthropy as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Contribute to Team Effectiveness

• Be a positive ambassador for Parkinson Canada.
• Participate in the development of new event initiatives, and the development of a Nationwide events strategy.
• Participate in team meetings i.e., Events and Philanthropy Team Meetings, etc.
• Develop and Monitor Budgets for Events as required.
• Supervise staff and/or volunteers as assigned, including responsibility for performance management.
• Support team decisions and strategies.
• Share in handling workload for positive results.
• Contribute to team projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in fundraising, social services, or volunteer management with specific knowledge of events and volunteer development.
• 5+ years of special events fundraising expertise, with demonstrated leadership in growing event fundraising programs and revenue.
• Demonstrated understanding of peer-to-peer fundraising theory, the role of events within the overall fundraising plan, solid technical expertise and superior implementation and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically and manage tactically.
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage organizational and strategic change.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple staff, volunteers, and project elements.
• Strong leadership in recruiting, coaching, training, and developing staff.
• Excellent verbal communication skills (in person and on the phone) and ability to deal with diverse persons.
• Has knowledge and experience with the Canada Revenue Agency Receipting Guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, database systems, internet, fundraising software (i.e., CMS/CRM, Luminate Online, Raisers Edge)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Bilingual – English and French an asset.
• Valid G driver's license required.
• Must be comfortable driving a panel van or cube truck for events as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.

Parkinson Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please indicate accommodations as required if contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.

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