Community Development Project Manager

HDSA is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Community Development Project Manager to lead the execution of fundraising and community engagement initiatives across assigned markets. This role oversees national signature events — including Team Hope Walks, Run/Ride events, Community Dinners, and Gala Fundraisers — with full accountability for revenue performance, volunteer leadership development, and participant experience. The Projcect Manager will build and strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising programs, recruit and mentor volunteer leaders, and develop sustainable event committees that drive both financial growth and community engagement year over year.In addition to event leadership, the Community Development Project Manager (CDPM) plays a critical role in strengthening and expanding HDSA’s local presence. This includes supporting chapters and affiliate volunteers through onboarding, training, governance alignment, and leadership development; cultivating new markets and partnerships; and serving as a connector between fundraising and mission programming The contract position requires a strategic thinker who can balance revenue generation with community support, ensuring that every initiative advances HDSA’s mission, volunteer infrastructure, and long-term organizational growth.

Scope of ServicesEvent Planning & Execution• Serve as the primary point of contact for regional volunteer leaders andcommittees hosting HDSA fundraising events.• Manage logistics and planning for Team Hope Walks, Runs/Rides,Galas, and Dinners, ensuring events meet fundraising and attendancegoals.• Coordinate with vendors, venues, sponsors, and volunteers to ensuresuccessful event execution.• Oversee event registration platforms, donor tracking, budgeting, andreconciliation.• Maintain consistent branding and mission alignment across all eventcommunications and materials.Fundraising & Sponsorships• Support volunteer leaders in identifying and securing local sponsors anddonors.• Develop strategies to increase individual and team fundraising participation.• Assist in the promotion of events through community outreach, local mediaengagement, and collaboration with the national marketing team.Volunteer & Chapter Support• Serve as a resource to existing HDSA chapters and affiliates, offeringguidance and capacity- building support for their events and outreachinitiatives.• Facilitate training and engagement for new and current volunteersinvolved in events or chapter development.• Collaborate with the National Team to promote and share best practicesacross market areas and regions.New Market Expansion• Identify and cultivate relationships in untapped or underserved geographicregions with the potential for event growth or new volunteer chapters.• Developand nurture partnerships with community stakeholders, healthcareproviders, and local businesses.Support additional regional, chapter, or event-related projects as directed by the Regional Development Officers.

Qualifications:The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.• 3-5 years experience in event management, nonprofit fundraising, orvolunteer development.• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities anddeadlines.• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.• Experience working with CRM and event registration platforms (e.g., Classy,Blackbaud, or similar) and peer-to-peer fundraising.• Willingness to travel occasionally for onsite event support, trainings andHDSA Education Days.• Strong experience in peer-to-peer fundraising and special event management• Proven success in volunteer development and community organizing• Ability to build sustainable volunteer committees and leadership pipelines• A passion for HDSA’s mission by expanding access to support, education, andresources for families impacted by Huntington’s disease• Contractor to have necessary Equipment (Laptop/Cellphone/Wi-Fi - and HomeOffice)