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HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA - San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate
The San Francisco Team Hope Walk is an annual fundraiser for the San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate of the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). The walk in October is the crown jewel of our nonprofit fundraising year, and the culmination of months of organization and preparation.
The event is held at Chrissy Field in San Francisco, and lasts approximately 6 hours, with approximately 40 hours of promotion/preparation leading up to the event from March-October
The coordinator for the event will be mentored by a veteran lead volunteer with years of experience successfully managing this event.
Our coordinators will gain:
- Leadership development and people management experience
- Experience with event planning
- Learning about non-profit fundraising
The coordinators will organize Volunteers to:
- Contact sponsors and generate auction items and prizes
- Help with promotion of event on event websites, community calendars, and though media
- Physically put flyers up in store fronts, running trails, gyms, etc.
- Help staff and run the event
Successful candidates will be:
- Passionate, persistent, clear communicators
- Available to dedicate time to monthly activities leading up to the event
- Able to prioritize, think strategically, and efficiently utilize volunteer resources
P. O. Box 280, Vacaville, CA 95625, US
The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease. The HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate provides support to the local Huntington's Disease (HD) community by hosting fundraisers, education days, outreach programs, HD clinics at Stanford University and University of California, San Francisco.
From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world’s leader in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow for people with Huntington’s disease and their families. HDSA's network of chapters, affiliates, HDSA Centers of Excellence, social workers and support groups provides a seamless connection for help, education and outreach to HD families and health care professionals across the United States.
610 Old Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94129
January 10, 2021