Assistant Director of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Endurance Events (Seattle)

Overview

Assistant Director of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Endurance Events (Seattle) at National MS Society . The Assistant Director plays a key role in driving revenue goals through the development and execution of high-impact fundraising events within the Society's Endurance campaigns: Bike MS (1- and 2-day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3-day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program). This position supports strategic planning, oversees event logistics to enhance participant experience (e.g., incentives, packet pick-ups, logistics meet-ups), and manages volunteer committees or activities to ensure exceptional donor and participant experiences. The role emphasizes innovation, relationship-building, and performance metrics to drive growth and elevate the organization's event fundraising portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership & Execution: Supports the strategic planning, and oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market. Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission-focused, and alignment to organization standards.


• Revenue Accountability: Serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through to completion. Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure individual portfolio goal attainment.


• Strategic Adaptation & Alignment: Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics. Ensure local execution aligns with broader regional priorities and contributes to shared growth objectives.


• Donor & Volunteer Engagement: Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders. Build and maintain strong relationships to drive engagement, retention, and long-term support.


• Performance Management & Data Analysis: Analyzes data trends and creates donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications and fundraising strategy. Leverages CRM system to maintain donor records, execute mailing or e-mail campaigns, and create reports.


• 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. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of campaign efforts across departments. Maintains confidentiality and complies with data privacy regulations and policies.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit or similar environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications and reports.


• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser\'s Edge, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising platforms is a plus.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders.


• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship strategies, and event coordination.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Location & Compensation

This is a market-based role supporting our West Region - Greater Northwest Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel up to approximately 50% of the work time. The remainder of time is remote from home or a National MS Society workspace.

Preferred location(s): Seattle, WA

Compensation & Benefits: The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $55,000-$62,000 . Final offers will be based on geographic location, experience, and may vary from this range. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, holidays, 401k with Society match, commuter benefits, health/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, Spring Health membership, and additional voluntary offerings.

We’re committed to career development through Talent Portraits and clear advancement paths within Leadership or Partner pathways.

This position is classified as Partner - Professional .

Application Instructions

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Business Development, and General Business

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

Benefits (inferred)

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity leave, Paid maternity leave, Disability insurance, Child care support

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