Community Development Strategist
Job Title: Community Development Strategist Category: Full-time; Exempt Reports to: Director of Community Development Location: Remote (HQ in Kansas City, MO)
About PKD
Position Summary
About PKD
The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and to improving the lives of those it affects. Since 1982, we have proudly funded $50 million in PKD research and leveraged $1.5 billion in government funding, while serving our local communities across the country. We are inspired by our mission and driven by our vision to end PKD.
Position Summary
The Community Development Strategist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing specific Walk for PKD events, the Fundraise Your Way program, Walk Your Way, and specific 3rd party events, while achieving budgeted revenue goals.
Community Development Strategist: Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Work Location and Travel Requirements
Physical Demands
Benefits*
Core Responsibilities
- Building and deepening relationships with key stakeholders including volunteers, vendors, and community partners.
- Oversee the ordering process for Walk for PKD signage and event-day materials.
- Initiate stewardship/coaching calls and one-on-one meetings with event participants to ensure they are on track with registration numbers, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising goals.
- Provide content for newsletters that will be sent to Walk for PKD Ambassadors.
- Act as the point of contact for lead volunteers in nearby regional cities during 3rd party fundraising events.
- Provide strategies for enhancing the Walk for PKD program and work in collaboration with the Director of Community Development to increase community engagement and team and individual fundraising revenue.
- Monitor and interpret data relevant to all channels of Community Development for use in decision-making that aligns with organizational and program growth.
- Proactively stay current on industry best practices/standards to ensure that the Foundation’s fundraising programs remain fresh and competitive in the national Peer to Peer space.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree preferred plus 3-5 years in a similar or larger sized national non-profit organization in Peer to Peer fundraising or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Volunteer management and event planning & management experience.
- Working knowledge of annual fundraising cycles and fundraising software.
- Energetic and enthusiastic, willing to work closely with volunteers and other departments to achieve departmental goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to quickly build rapport via phone/e-mail.
- Diligent work ethic, commitment to follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Advanced problem solving and team-building skills.
- Proficient in managing multiple projects at one time; project management knowledge and experience a plus.
- Ability to provide superior customer service.
- Ability to collaborate effectively among highly diverse (geographically & professionally) teams.
Work Location and Travel Requirements
- Position is remote, home-based, available in any continental U.S. state.
- Employee must have dedicated workspace free from distractions.
- The workspace should be large enough to work efficiently and have reliable internet and phone connectivity.
- Flexible work hours may be required to accommodate occasional community events.
- Employees residing outside of the Kansas City Metro must live within reasonable proximity to a major airport hub for required travel.
- Occasional business travel will be required to the PKD Foundation office in Kansas City, Missouri.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Use hands and arms, read, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, see objects clearly at 20 inches or less.
- Lift and move items weighing up to 20 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Benefits*
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), in addition to a benefits package including:
- Employer paid medical benefits including healthcare, dental, and vision for individuals.
- Employer funded HSA
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with 12% employer contribution, no match required, after six months of continuous service
- 11+ paid Holidays and 20 PTO days per year
- Remote work environment, with collaborative business center available to employees local to the Kansas City metro area as needed.
*Benefits are subject to board review annually and may change.
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, PKDF provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. The anticipated pay range for this role is: $60,000 – $65,000. Multiple factors may be used to determine your actual salary, including: your specific skills and experience, physical location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.
The PKD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a work environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, veteran status, cultures, beliefs or any other status protected by law.
Our employment strategy
Achieving our vision to end PKD requires great people. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our team and strive to provide a collaborative, creative atmosphere where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, planning, and culture. Our staff models our culture by demonstrating our core values:
- Mission-centric: Respect the mission and those we serve.
- Professionalism: Commit to the highest standards.
- Authenticity: Communicate with candor and transparency
- Teamwork: Advance the Foundation together.
Benefits*
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), in addition to a benefits package including:
- Full medical benefits including healthcare, dental, and vision
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with 12.5% employer contribution, no match required
- 11+ paid Holidays and 20 PTO days per year
- Remote work environment, with collaborative business center available to employees local to the Kansas City metro area as needed.
*Benefits are subject to board review annually and may change.
Physical demands
Unless stated otherwise, all positions require the following:
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Use hands and arms, read, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, see objects clearly at 20 inches or less
- Lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of organization jobs. The PKD Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
EEO/Disability/Veteran employer
Minorities are encouraged to apply.
The PKD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All employment decisions at the PKD Foundation are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We thank all respondents for their interest in the PKD Foundation.
These job descriptions are not intended to be all inclusive. PKD Foundation reserves the right to add, delete, or modify job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Job descriptions do not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the PKD Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
