Senior Manager, Events

American Cancer Society

. Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSugar Hill • Georgia • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading event fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and executing high-quality events to drive revenue growth. Proficient in project management, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize engagement and achieve organizational goals.

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Event Fundraising StrategyRelationship DevelopmentProject ManagementRevenue GrowthCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Event ExecutionBudget ManagementLogistics CoordinationPerformance AnalysisDonor Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCollaborationCustomer Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

FundraisingVolunteer EngagementDonor ExperienceCommunity PartnershipsCross-Functional Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio
Drive revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer leadership engagement
Deliver high-quality event experiences
Build and manage relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement
Lead planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery
Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within the assigned portfolio
Align event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities
Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment
Coordinate cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required
2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development
Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement
Strong project management and event execution skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
Strong customer and donor experience orientation
Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to meet goals
Strong knowledge of community and constituent engagement
Ability to collaborate across teams and work through others to achieve outcomes
Travel varies depending on the portfolio assignment and event staffing model
Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events and programs either remotely or in-person depending on the portfolio assignment
Some lifting may be needed as part of event set up activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills