Assistant Director – Endurance Events

National MS Society

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy execution, donor relations, and campaign management within nonprofit environments. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems and analyzing data trends to enhance donor engagement and retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceDonor RelationsProficiency In Raiser’s EdgeCampaign ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyDonor StewardshipEvent CoordinationData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention To DetailAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s EdgeSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

NonprofitFundraising Best PracticesDonor DevelopmentVolunteer EngagementMission-Driven Environment

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 with organization standards
Serve as a revenue driver for events within the portfolio, owning performance from inception through completion
Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure portfolio goal attainment
Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics
Ensure local execution aligns with regional priorities and contributes to 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 to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct 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 opportunity identification
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate campaign efforts across departments
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies
Lead fundraising for Bike MS: Pedal to the Point and Bike MS: Bike to the Bay

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
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
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
Ability to undertake 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
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
Structured advancement paths