Assistant Director, Endurance Events

National Multiple Sclerosis Society•Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to advance research for a cure and address the challenges faced by people affected by MS. The Society funds research, advances advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations, and provides programs and services. Staff work with volunteers through timely communication, meaningful opportunities, and reciprocal feedback and learning. This market-based role supports the Northeast Region’s Greater New England Chapter. The employee may spend up to 50% of work time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives. The role includes limited travel throughout the assigned market and region, plus occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events. Preferred locations are Boston, Massachusetts, or Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The position leads Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard, which represents approximately 80% of the workload, and supports other Greater New England endurance events—Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway, Bike MS: Great Maine Getaway, and Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod—representing approximately 20% of the workload, depending on event and chapter needs. The role supports strategic planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, owns event revenue performance, adapts national strategies to local markets, and develops relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders. It also analyzes performance and donor data, maintains records and communications in a CRM, and collaborates with regional leaders and internal teams to improve campaign outcomes. The position is classified as Partner - Professional. The estimated hiring compensation range is $60,000–$69,000; final offers depend on geographic location, experience, and other factors.

Requirements

Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit or similar environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling donor communications and reports.
Proficiency with donor database systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fundraising platforms.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.

Responsibilities

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 organizational standards.
Drive revenue for events in the portfolio and own performance from inception through completion.
Monitor financial performance and adjust strategies proactively to support portfolio goal attainment.
Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics and aligned with regional priorities.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders.
Build and maintain relationships that support engagement, retention, and long-term support.
Analyze data trends and create donor profiles to support donor development, stewardship, communications, and fundraising strategy.
Use the CRM 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, growth opportunities, and continuous-improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate campaign efforts across departments.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies.
Lead Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard and support other Greater New England endurance events as needed.
Spend up to 50% of work time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives; travel within the assigned market and region and occasionally overnight for meetings, trainings, and events.