Director of Fundraising – Endurance Events

National MS Society

Director of Fundraising leading strategic engagement for Endurance Events at National MS Society. Focused on revenue growth through donor activities and campaign performance management.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement for the Society’s Endurance Event campaigns
Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns, focusing on high-impact activity that boosts participation, retention, local sponsorship and fundraising totals.
Customize and implement national strategies to fit local context, aligning with regional objectives and donor trends.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of 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

Comp & perks

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

fundraisingdonor relationsnonprofit developmentmanaging donor pipelinescultivating major giftsexecuting multi-channel fundraising campaignsdata analysisplanning donor eventsstewardship programsgrant proposals

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingengagementinspirationcross-team alignmentshared accountabilitycoordination