Assistant Director of Fundraising, Community Events

.**Job Summary:** 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 (i.e., incentives, signage, etc), 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:** **What We're Looking For:** Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a 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; 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. This is a **market-based role** supporting our **Northeast Region - Greater New England 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). We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to **career development**. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths — whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a **cover letter** with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your **resume**, and any other documents required, to the **Resume/CV document upload section** at the bottom of the **My Experience** page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!**Important**: **You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.** The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our . #J-18808-Ljbffr