Assistant Director of Fundraising, Endurance Events

Assistant Director Fundraising

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The Assistant Director plays a key role in driving revenue goals through the development and execution of high-impact fundraising events that advance the organization's mission through the Society's Endurance campaigns : Bike MS, Challenge Walk MS, and Finish MS. This position supports strategic planning, oversees event logistics supporting participant experience, and manages volunteer committees or volunteer activities to ensure exceptional donor and participant experiences. With a focus on innovation, relationship-building, and performance metrics, the Assistant Director helps drive growth and elevate the organization's event fundraising portfolio.

Main Responsibilities :

• Campaign Leadership & Execution : Supports the strategic planning, and oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market.
• Revenue Accountability : Serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through to completion.
• Strategic Adaptation & Alignment : Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics.
• Donor & Volunteer Engagement : Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders.
• Performance Management & Data Analysis : Analyzes data trends and creates donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications and fundraising strategy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with reports on campaign progress, identification of growth opportunities, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For :

Location Requirement : This is a market-based role supporting our West Region Pacific South Coast Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s) : San Diego, CA

Compensation | Benefits : The anticipated base salary for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and alignment with internal equity and market benchmarks. You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a 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. We're committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development.

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