Assistant Vice President of Fundraising, Endurance Events

National MS Society

full-time

Posted on: 8/19/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year

Lead

Spring

About the role

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a regional portfolio of fundraising events aligned to Endurance Events
Supervise a team of 14–18 market-based fundraisers, setting clear goals, managing performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability for team performance and goal achievement
Ensure team structure and staffing are optimized for performance, balancing workloads and aligning talent to campaign needs
Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to staff at all levels, creating growth pathways and building fundraising capacity
Collaborate with Vice Presidents and regional leadership to align campaign execution with national strategy and local priorities
Monitor and analyze team performance using KPIs and CRM data to drive coaching, planning, and course-correcting strategies to ensure regional success
Partner with Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams to deepen donor relationships, activate sponsors, and grow revenue from institutional funders
Champion innovation, cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency by encouraging idea-sharing and adopting best practices across markets
Represent the region and campaign at organizational meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to advance strategic goals

Proven ability to align regional strategies with national campaign goals and drive event-based fundraising growth
Experience using data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes
Demonstrated success managing complex event portfolios, budgets, and logistics with strategic innovation
Strong leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and workload balancing across teams
Skilled in donor stewardship and relationship management, in partnership with individual giving and major gifts teams
Experience growing and activating corporate sponsorships through strategic partnerships and collaboration
Track record of identifying revenue opportunities through effective prospecting and donor engagement
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fundraising processes and participant experience
Effective communicator with the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and inclusive team culture
Resilient and solutions-oriented leader who adapts well to change and thrives in fast-paced environments