Associate Director, Corporate Giving

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.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 250 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is seeking top talent for its Associate Director, Corporate Giving position.  This position will partner with the Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Giving and will partner with colleagues on research partnerships, marketing and communications with the intent to increase impact through a proactive expansion of outreach and a streamline of workflows in support of the development goal of raising new revenue.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with the VP of Corporate & Foundation Giving in the continued buildout of the Corporate Giving business by working together to design, implement and manage a plan focused on expanding and enhancing Corporate Giving.
• Work across the Foundation to manage and maintain a portfolio of our highest level (5-8 figure) Corporate relationships.
• $3M annual revenue goal + in-kind contributions for Team Fox and Special Events.
• Prepare and submitting detailed proposals and utilize Corporate sponsorship menu.
• Review and update the Sponsorship menu as needed.
• Create and implement proactive stewardship plans for partners, including but not limited to, drafting tailored features for blog, newsletter, websites, press releases, social media and other outlet.
• Support a strategic re-engagement plan for dormant corporate partnerships.
• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of the Corporate Giving Officer, which includes administrative activities around high-end stewardship and solicitation mailings, curated communications, revenue tracking, updating donor and prospect records, tracking and recording action items and update notes in CRM and managing internal strategic projects.
• Be aware of, and engaged in, conversations surrounding philanthropic trends and best practices in corporate giving; recommend innovative ideas as appropriate to enable MJFF to creatively secure funding.
• Identify and compile relevant, timely updates and articles of interest to share with key constituents.
• Travel expectations are approximately 20% with the occasional weekend travel or work requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong research skills with the ability to use the information to engage former and new donors.
• History of proven success in managing external relationships.  
• Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Have a capacity to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Be a self-starter with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software or equivalent software.
• Functional Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.  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. 

Vaccine 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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing their specific qualifications and interest in the position.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.