Director of Fundraising – Community Events
National MS Society
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $77,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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