Assistant Vice President, Endurance Events

National Multiple Sclerosis Society•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$105,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WHO WE ARE: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning. Job Summary: The Assistant Vice President, Endurance Events provides strategic leadership and vision for the organization’s campaign event fundraising portfolio in region, overseeing planning, execution, and long-term growth. This role manages a team of 10-18 market-based fundraising professionals, sets revenue targets, and drives innovation to expand reach, deepen donor engagement, and maximize impact for the Society’s Bike MS (1- and 2-day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3-day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program). As a leader, the AVP collaborates cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, and development teams to align event strategies with organizational priorities and mission outcomes. The AVP is accountable for team performance, staff development, donor stewardship, and ensuring campaign alignment with national strategy and regional priorities.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience managing a team
Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Proven ability to align regional strategies with national campaign goals and drive event-based fundraising growth.
Experience using data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes; able to communicate data and set direction to team.
Demonstrated success managing complex event portfolios, budgets, and logistics with strategic innovation.
Strong leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and workload balancing across teams.
Skilled in donor stewardship and relationship management, in partnership with individual giving and major gifts teams.
Experience growing and activating corporate sponsorships through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Track record of identifying revenue opportunities through effective prospecting and donor engagement.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fundraising processes and participant experience.
Effective communicator with the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and inclusive team culture.
Resilient and solutions-oriented leader who adapts well to change and thrives in fast-paced environments
This is a Market-based role supporting our West Region, requiring up to 30% travel for events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings.
While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate must reside within the region the position supports (or have plans to relocate) to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

Preferred location(s): CA, CO, OR, UT, WA

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a regional portfolio of fundraising events aligned to the Society’s Endurance Events
Supervise a team of 10–18 market-based fundraisers, setting clear goals, managing performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability for team performance and goal achievement
Ensure team structure and staffing are optimized for performance, balancing workloads and aligning talent to campaign needs
Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to staff at all levels, creating growth pathways and building fundraising capacity
Collaborate with Vice Presidents and regional leadership to align campaign execution with national strategy and local priorities
Monitor and analyze team performance using KPIs and CRM data to drive coaching, planning, and course-correcting strategies to ensure regional success
Partner with Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams to deepen donor relationships, activate sponsors, and grow revenue from institutional funders
Champion innovation, cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency by encouraging idea-sharing and adopting best practices across markets
Represent the region and campaign at organizational meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to advance strategic goals

Benefits

You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees.
Your benefits include a 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.
Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people!
We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development.
We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths — whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor.
Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.

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