Senior Executive Director, Development

American Cancer Society

Senior Executive Director overseeing fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. Leading a team to achieve revenue goals through corporate engagement and major gifts.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy development and execution, with a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with major donors and corporate partners. Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams to achieve aggressive revenue targets while utilizing data analytics for informed decision-making.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipRelationship ManagementData Analytics ProficiencyFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

FundraisingSales ManagementRevenue ForecastingBudget ManagementDonor Data Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringMotivating TeamsEngagement

Industry Keywords

C-Suite RelationshipsMajor DonorsFoundationsCorporate PartnersRevenue Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the Society’s fundraising activities for a market-based area
Manage a team of fundraising professionals
Achievement of aggressive revenue targets through leveraging external relationships
Engage executive leadership volunteers and drive integration with mission pillars
Recruit and manage influential Area Board(s) and/or a CEOs Against Cancer Chapter
Build and maintain significant C-suite relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years fundraising & team leadership, sales management or equivalent experience with multi-million-dollar targets
Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive significant revenue growth across multiple channels
Expertise in building and maintaining long-term relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and motivating high-performing development teams to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
Proficient in using donor data and analytics to inform strategy, track performance, and optimize fundraising efforts
Strong financial acumen to manage fundraising budgets, forecast revenue, and ensure cost-effective operations
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs