Migraine World Summit

Migraine World Summit

Partnerships Role Description

<< Back to the role summary The Migraine World Summit is an annual live event that is held each year in March or April. It is available for free online. The Migraine World Summit provides an opportunity to improve patients’ and caregivers’ understanding of...

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Overview

<< Back to the role summaryThe Migraine World Summit is an annual live event that is held each year in March or April. It is available for free online. The Migraine World Summit provides an opportunity to improve patients’ and caregivers’ understanding of migraine and headache disorders by providing access to leading migraine experts, doctors and specialists from around the world. Our mission is to reduce the global burden of migraine. By giving access to many of the world’s top experts, information is shared that can be discussed with the patients’ healthcare professionals to improve health and wellness.

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ROLE OVERVIEW

Volunteering with the Partnerships Team is an exciting opportunity within the Migraine World Summit (MWS). This team works to connect with organizations and people outside of the traditional migraine advocacy space, including affiliated disease organizations, companies, and bloggers. Volunteers work to develop long-term relationships, spread migraine awareness, and support access to education.

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QUALITIES

  • You are excited about building connections with different communities
  • You are patient and determined when facing a challenge and understand that successful outreach can take time, persistence, and multiple follow-up actions
  • You are comfortable reaching out to new organizations and contacts (cold outreach)
  • You enjoy online research
  • You can work both independently and as part of a team
  • You want to learn and grow
  • You are willing to ask for help when needed

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in regular team meetings
  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit, engage, and maintain strong partnerships
  • Identify potential partners and learn about their mission, goals, and resources
  • Source contact information using Google, LinkedIn and other methods
  • Utilize AI tools as part of a writing process
  • Initiate conversations with potential partners
  • Maintain a regular follow-up schedule using an online tracking system
  • Work with the Partnerships Manager to set up introductory calls
  • Build and maintain relationships with partners

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills: Volunteers should be able to communicate with potential partners clearly and concisely with careful attention to detail
  • Excellent relationship-building skills: Team members should be able to build rapport with potential partners and create a sense of trust
  • Superior online research skills: Volunteers should be able to thoroughly research potential partners and points of contact and be well-informed about potential partners
  • Exceptional time management skills: Team members should be able to complete necessary tasks on their own schedule
  • Passion for the mission: Volunteers should be passionate about MWS’s mission to reduce the global burden of migraine.

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (helpful, but not required)

  • Background in development, non-profit management, sales, marketing, public relations, or B2B relationship building
  • Familiarity with Google Drive, AI tools, and CRM systems helpful (training will be provided)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Location: Flexible
  • Timeframe/Hours: Approximately 4+ hours/week