Director, Event Programs (Distinguished Events)

American Cancer Society•Atlanta, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Event Programs (Distinguished Events) supports the Distinguished Events program at the American Cancer Society. This is a fully remote position based anywhere within the U.S. The role leads the execution of a best-in-class events portfolio with a multimillion-dollar fundraising target, partnering with leadership to maximize revenue and engagement. The Director ensures revenue goal achievement through collaboration with leadership, event staff, and the mobilization of volunteers and partners. The position involves coaching staff on core revenue drivers, leading enterprise-wide projects, partnering with marketing and operations for data-driven strategies, driving a donor-centric approach, and serving as a strategic advisor on budgets and forecasting. The role also involves developing revenue growth strategies and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
8 years + of fundraising experience in a large nonprofit setting
Seasoned experience in fundraising events, volunteer management and cultivation
Strong understanding of market, community, and constituent experiences
Outcome driven, strong project management ability
Collaborative leadership, management, coaching and development of diverse staff
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly self-motivated, organized and the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills, creative problem solving
Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources.
Ability to proactively monitor financial and performance indicators and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals.
Strong strategic planning skills.
Ability to connect nationwide strategy with local execution.
Ability to create consensus among cross-functional departments and teams to bring closure to projects/initiatives.
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Ability to understand and work within a complex organizational structure.

Nice To Haves

Preference for diversified income portfolio experience with a multi-million-dollar organization.

Responsibilities

Coaches and supports staff managing and influencing fundraising events on core revenue drivers including volunteer leadership, sponsorship, event experience, and stewardship.
Leads and manages program specific enterprise-wide projects and initiatives including staff partner support to leadership volunteer teams.
Partners with the marketing and operations team to use data/insights, develop training, collateral, and resources to ensure achievement of goals.
Drives a donor-centric approach to revenue generation by cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships, leveraging consistent engagement strategies and shared portfolio management practices across markets.
Serves as a strategic advisor to market and event leadership on budgets and forecasting, ensuring strong ROI and achievement of top- and bottom-line goals.
Partners with the enterprise development leaders to develop revenue growth strategies, ensuring alignment across functions and integration with broader organizational priorities.