Unknown Company is hiring a Director of Fundraising, Community Events

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hiring a Director of Fundraising, Community Events to lead the execution of market-based Community Event fundraising campaigns such as Walk MS, Hike MS, and Climb to the Top. As the senior fundraiser in the market, you will be accountable for achieving revenue goals through donor cultivation, team and participant activation, and campaign performance.

What You'll Do

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsors, and donors.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 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.

Technical Stack

• CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)

Team & Environment

This role partners with the AVP and coordinates efforts across the regional team. It is not a people manager position and reports to the AVP.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $70,000-$79,000
• 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
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings
• Structured and transparent approach to career development using Talent Portraits

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid work schedule. Location preference is for candidates in the Southeast Region, particularly in the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; or Alexandria, VA metro areas.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities served.