Assistant Director, Community Events

National MS Society

. Lead execution of the National MS Society’s Community Events portfolio within the Pacific South Coast Chapter .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy execution, donor relations, and event coordination, with a strong focus on community engagement and revenue growth. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems and Microsoft Office Suite to optimize campaign performance and stakeholder relationships.

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Fundraising Strategy ExecutionDonor RelationsEvent CoordinationData AnalysisStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor StewardshipEvent PlanningData AnalysisCampaign Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s EdgeSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteFundraising PlatformsCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementCommunity EngagementVolunteer RecruitmentCorporate SponsorshipData Privacy Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of the National MS Society’s Community Events portfolio within the Pacific South Coast Chapter
Implement campaign and market-specific strategies to drive year-over-year portfolio growth
Increase revenue, strengthen corporate engagement, and expand community participation
Grow team and participant fundraising, secure sponsorship revenue, and build stakeholder relationships through consistent in-person engagement
Oversee volunteer recruitment and stewardship
Plan and produce events, including Walk MS events in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Orange County
Support strategic planning and oversee execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns
Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission focus, and alignment with organization standards
Own event revenue performance from inception through completion
Monitor financial performance and adjust strategies to achieve portfolio goals
Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics
Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders
Analyze data trends and create donor profiles to support donor development, stewardship, communications, and fundraising strategy
Use the CRM system to maintain research data and donor records, execute mailing or email campaigns, and create reports
Support Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with campaign progress reports and growth opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate campaign efforts across departments
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficiency in donor database systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with fundraising platforms is a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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
Ability to spend up to 50% of work time in the community
Ability to travel throughout the assigned market and region, with occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, and Disability Coverage
Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching
Additional voluntary benefit offerings
Career development opportunities through Talent Portraits, with defined expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths