Associate Director, Premier Event

American Cancer Society•White Plains, NY

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Premier Event oversees the Westchester Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and leads its strategy, planning, execution, and growth. The role is accountable for an event generating more than $1 million in annual revenue, driving fundraising through relationship management, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and donor cultivation. The position collaborates across functions to deliver a high-quality event experience, strengthen the donor pipeline, and support broader organizational fundraising goals. This is a fully remote position requiring residence in Westchester County, New York, or surrounding counties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development.
Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with high-impact stakeholders and community leaders.
Experience leading complex, high-profile fundraising events with a focus on growth, donor experience, and return on investment.
Ability to recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leadership and executive-level partners.
Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to achieve revenue goals.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
Ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs.
Must be located in Westchester County, NY, or surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

Build, sustain, and advance high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement.
Develop and execute fundraising strategies for a large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement.
Recruit, engage, and mobilize executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility.
Lead event planning and delivery, including logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution, to provide a high-quality event experience.
Collaborate across functions to align event efforts with organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals.
Monitor financial performance, evaluate results, and adjust strategies to optimize revenue growth, return on investment, and event impact.