Director of Fundraising, Signature Events
National MS Society
full-time
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Location: Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $79,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead execution of gala, auction, and social fundraising events within a regional portfolio; ensure revenue goals are met through corporate sponsorships, table and ticket sales, donor activation, and major gift solicitation
- Hold full accountability for campaign revenue goals and drive fundraising through donor solicitation and sponsorship development
- Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns, prioritizing donor cultivation and revenue outcomes above logistical planning
- 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 to achieve goals
- Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity, reinforcing shared accountability, and supporting peer fundraisers in execution
- Use CRM and campaign dashboards to inform decisions, track performance, and continuously improve tactics
- Support coordination of fundraising activity among peer staff (e.g., silent auctions, donor outreach, table hosts) and model fundraising excellence
- Require regular in-person attendance and travel as required (up to approximately 50% of work time)
Requirements
- Progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
- Experience 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) and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and inspire donors, board members, and community stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals
- Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals
- Ability to travel and attend regular in-person meetings and events as required (up to approximately 50% of work time)
- Preferred location(s): Oklahoma, Texas