Director of fundraising leading high-impact donor events at National MS Society. Driving fundraising through donor solicitation and event experience strategy within a regional portfolio.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of gala, auction, and social fundraising events
Ensure revenue goals are met through a combination of corporate sponsorships, table and ticket sales, donor activation, and major gift solicitation
Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns
Translate national models into compelling local experiences that align with brand, budget, and mission objectives
Partner with the AVP to report on pacing, surface risks, and adjust execution as needed
Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity
Use CRM and campaign dashboards to inform decisions and track performance
Support coordination of fundraising activity among peer staff
Requirements
Progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development
Demonstrated success directly managing budgets of $500,000+
Demonstrated success in managing donor pipelines, cultivating major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns
Strong leadership and project management skills
Experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans
Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals
Previous nonprofit development experience highly desirable
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
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