National MS Society
Assistant Director of Fundraising, Community Events
National MS Society, Waltham, Massachusetts, us, 02453
Overview Assistant Director of Fundraising, Community Events. 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 Community Event campaigns: Walk MS, Hike MS, Climb to the Top. This position supports strategic planning, oversees event logistics supporting participant experience (e.g., incentives, signage), and manages volunteer committees or activities to ensure exceptional donor and participant experiences. Focus is on innovation, relationship-building, and performance metrics to drive growth and elevate the organization’s event fundraising portfolio.
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Main Responsibilities
Campaign Leadership & Execution: supports strategic planning, oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market. Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission-focused, and aligned to organization standards. Revenue Accountability: serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through completion. Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure 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: analyze data trends and create donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications, and fundraising strategy. Leverage CRM to maintain donor data, execute campaigns, and generate reports. Cross-Functional Collaboration: support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with reports on campaign progress, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign integration while maintaining confidentiality and data privacy. What We\'re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of 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; fundraising platform experience 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 & Availability Location: market-based role supporting the Northeast Region - Greater New England Chapter. Regular in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events; travel up to approximately 50% of work time. Remaining time may be remote from home or Society workspace where available. Preferred location: Waltham, MA/Boston, MA. Compensation & Benefits Estimated hiring compensation range: $55,000-$62,000. Final offers depend on geographic location, experience, and other factors. Comprehensive benefits include Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k with Society match, commuter benefits, health/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and wellness programs. Career development opportunities are provided via Talent Portraits with defined expectations and advancement paths. This position is classified as Partner - Professional. Application Instructions: You may attach a cover letter, resume, and other documents to the Resume/CV upload section on the My Experience page. Important: You will not be able to modify your application after submission. For help, review the FAQ & Contact Us page.
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Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Main Responsibilities
Campaign Leadership & Execution: supports strategic planning, oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market. Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission-focused, and aligned to organization standards. Revenue Accountability: serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through completion. Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure 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: analyze data trends and create donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications, and fundraising strategy. Leverage CRM to maintain donor data, execute campaigns, and generate reports. Cross-Functional Collaboration: support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with reports on campaign progress, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign integration while maintaining confidentiality and data privacy. What We\'re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of 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; fundraising platform experience 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 & Availability Location: market-based role supporting the Northeast Region - Greater New England Chapter. Regular in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events; travel up to approximately 50% of work time. Remaining time may be remote from home or Society workspace where available. Preferred location: Waltham, MA/Boston, MA. Compensation & Benefits Estimated hiring compensation range: $55,000-$62,000. Final offers depend on geographic location, experience, and other factors. Comprehensive benefits include Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k with Society match, commuter benefits, health/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and wellness programs. Career development opportunities are provided via Talent Portraits with defined expectations and advancement paths. This position is classified as Partner - Professional. Application Instructions: You may attach a cover letter, resume, and other documents to the Resume/CV upload section on the My Experience page. Important: You will not be able to modify your application after submission. For help, review the FAQ & Contact Us page.
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