Director, Community Events

National Multiple Sclerosis Society • Denver, CO

3d • $70,000 - $79,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Leads the strategy, fundraising, and execution of the National MS Society's Community Events portfolio across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, a high-performing chapter with a 2027 Community Events fundraising goal of $1.32 million. The portfolio includes Walk MS events in Denver, Colorado Springs, Windsor, Salt Lake City, and Wyoming, as well as Hike MS: Colorado. As part of a three-person Community Events team, this role is responsible for driving year-over-year growth across the entire portfolio by increasing revenue, corporate engagement, and community participation. Walk MS: Denver is consistently recognized as a Top 10 event across 155 Walk MS events nationwide and represents a significant opportunity for continued strategic growth.
The Director is accountable for achieving revenue goals through the cultivation of corporate partnerships, securing sponsorship revenue, driving team and participant fundraising, and building strong relationships through consistent in-person engagement with key community stakeholders. In addition to revenue responsibilities this position includes oversight of volunteer recruitment, volunteer stewardship, and event production activities.
Working closely with the Assistant Vice President and regional colleagues, this role drives market growth, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and ensures every Community Event advances the Society's mission to create a world free of multiple sclerosis.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated success in managing donor pipelines, cultivating major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement for the Society’s Community Event campaigns
• Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns, focusing on high-impact activity that boosts participation, retention, local sponsorship and fundraising totals.
• Customize and implement national strategies to fit local context, aligning with regional objectives and donor trends.
• Partner with the AVP to report on pacing, surface risks, and adjust execution as needed to achieve goals.
• Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity, reinforcing shared accountability, and supporting peer fundraisers in execution.
• Use CRM and campaign dashboards to inform decisions, track performance, and continuously improve tactics.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed