Associate Director, Premier Event

American Cancer Society•Tampa, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and growth of a premier large-scale fundraising event with accountability for $1M+ in annual revenue. Drives revenue through strategic relationship management, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and donor cultivation. Collaborates across functions to deliver a best-in-class event experience, strengthen the donor pipeline, and advance broader organizational fundraising goals.

Requirements

Bachelors in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Builds, sustains, and advances high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement.
Develops and executes fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement.
Recruits, engages, and mobilizes executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility.
Oversees delivery of a best-in-class event experience through leadership of planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution.
Collaborates cross-functionally to align event efforts with broader organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals.
Monitors financial performance, evaluates results, and adjusts strategies to optimize revenue growth, return on investment, and overall event impact.