Assistant Director – Endurance Events

National MS Society

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy execution, donor relations, and data analysis to drive revenue growth and engagement. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance campaign performance and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceDonor RelationsData AnalysisCRM ProficiencyEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyDonor StewardshipData Trend AnalysisCampaign ExecutionProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s EdgeSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteFundraising Platforms

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit EnvironmentFundraising Best PracticesVolunteer LeadershipCommunity EngagementData Privacy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategic planning and oversee execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market
Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission focus, and alignment to organization standards
Serve as a revenue driver for events within the portfolio, 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
Align local execution 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 the CRM system 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 to integrate campaign efforts across departments
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies

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, with occasional overnight travel for meetings, trainings, and events

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 structured Talent Portraits and advancement paths