Assistant Director of Fundraising, Endurance Events

National Multiple Sclerosis Society • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Endurance and Events plays a key role in driving revenue goals through the development and execution of high-impact fundraising events that advance the organization’s mission through the Society’s Endurance Event campaigns: Bike MS (1- and 2-day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3-day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program). This position supports strategic planning, oversees event logistics supporting participant experience (i.e.; incentives, packet pick-ups, logistics meet-ups, etc), and manages volunteer committees or volunteer activities to ensure exceptional donor and participant experiences. With a focus on innovation, relationship-building, and performance metrics, the Assistant Director helps drive growth and elevate the organization’s event fundraising portfolio. This is a market-based role supporting our Northeast Region -- Pennsylvania-South Jersey-Delaware Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s): Candidates must be based and work within the Philadelphia, PA area.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit or similar environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications and reports.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising platforms is a plus.
• 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 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supports the strategic planning, and oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market.
• Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission-focused, and alignment to organization standards.
• Serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through to completion
• Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure individual portfolio goal attainment.
• Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics.
• Ensure local execution aligns with broader regional priorities and contributes to shared growth objectives.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to drive engagement, retention, and long-term support.
• Analyzes data trends and creates donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications and fundraising strategy.
• Leverages Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain research data and donor records, execute mailing or e-mail campaigns, and create reports.
• Support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with reports on campaign progress, identification of growth opportunities, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of campaign efforts across departments.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with data privacy regulations and policies.

Benefits

• 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
• Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed