Senior Manager II, Events

American Cancer Society

. Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading fundraising strategies and managing complex event portfolios to drive revenue growth and enhance donor engagement. Possesses strong analytical skills to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance while fostering relationships with high-impact donors and sponsors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentRelationship ManagementDonor EngagementFinancial Performance ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Event FundraisingPortfolio ManagementRevenue Growth StrategiesPerformance AnalysisDonor Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

Leadership DevelopmentInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

FundraisingDonor EngagementVolunteer LeadershipEvent ManagementRelationship Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio
Drive revenue growth through relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development
Strengthen pipelines and align event fundraising with broader organizational priorities
Build and elevate relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders to increase revenue and retention
Lead complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience
Develop and implement strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement
Align event partners and participants to broader cultivation strategies and advance movement through the donor pipeline
Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for growth and optimization
Provide guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed
Attend meetings, events, and programs remotely or in person according to portfolio assignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of successful experience in fundraising and relationship development
Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios
Advanced relationship-building and donor engagement skills
Ability to develop and implement growth strategies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence without authority and lead through others
Strong financial and performance management skills
Ability to identify and act on opportunities to expand impact
Must reside and be located in the Gwinnett County, GA region
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 setup activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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