Assistant Director, Endurance Events

National MS Society

. Support strategic planning and oversee execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy execution, donor relations, and campaign management within a nonprofit environment. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems and CRM tools to enhance donor engagement and optimize fundraising efforts.

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Fundraising Strategy ExecutionDonor Relations ManagementCRM Proficiency (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)Event CoordinationData Analysis for Donor Development

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor RelationsCampaign ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementDonor Stewardship StrategiesEvent CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteFundraising PlatformsCommunication Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsRaiser’s EdgeSalesforceMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

NonprofitFundraising Best PracticesDonor DevelopmentVolunteer EngagementData Privacy Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategic planning and oversee execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns
Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission focus, and alignment to organization standards
Serve as a revenue driver for events, owning 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
Ensure local execution aligns with regional priorities and shared growth objectives
Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders
Build and maintain relationships to drive engagement, retention, and long-term support
Analyze data trends and create donor profiles for donor development, stewardship, communications, and fundraising strategy
Use CRM systems to maintain research data and donor records, execute mailing or email campaigns, and create reports
Support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with campaign progress reports and growth opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams across departments
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies
Serve as Event Lead for Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard, approximately 80% of workload
Support other Greater New England endurance events, approximately 20% of workload

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit or similar environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to craft compelling donor communications and reports
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 undertake limited travel throughout the assigned market and region and occasional overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Considerable Paid Time Off Plan
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
Commuter Benefit Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching
Additional voluntary benefit offerings
Career development opportunities through Talent Portraits
Remote - Flexible work arrangement