Hybrid Director of Fundraising – Community Events

at National MS Society

• Job title: Director of Fundraising – Community Events
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $70,000 - $77,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• Director of Fundraising leading Community Events for National MS Society. Achieving revenue goals through donor cultivation and strategic fundraising campaign execution.

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution of the market-based Community Event fundraising campaigns such as Walk MS, Hike MS and Climb to the Top.
• Accountable for achieving revenue goals through donor cultivation, team and participant activation, and campaign performance.
• Sets the pace and standard for fundraising execution in partnership with the AVP and coordinating efforts across the regional team.
• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement.
• Customize and implement national strategies to fit local context, aligning with regional objectives and donor trends.
• Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity, reinforcing shared accountability, and supporting peer fundraisers in execution.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated success in managing donor pipelines, cultivating major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals.

Benefits

• considerable Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.