Executive Director

National Multiple Sclerosis Society•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director is the lead generator of donors and sponsors and the chief representative for the Arizona-New Mexico-Nevada Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The position manages a high-impact portfolio focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer fundraising, and events. It also plays a central role in building and mobilizing the Board of Trustees, cultivating leadership volunteers, and convening cross-functional teams to maximize community impact and revenue. This market-based role supports the Society’s West Region. It requires regular in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events, as well as travel as needed. The posting describes travel as approximately 50% of work time and also states that the role requires 50% or more travel. Remaining work is conducted remotely from a home office or a Society workspace, which is not available in all geographies. Preferred location is Phoenix, Arizona. The estimated hiring compensation range is $110,000–$125,000. The position is classified as Partner - Knowledge Leader.

Requirements

Proven Individual Giving experience, including successfully securing 6–7 figure gifts.
Expertise in AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools for sales pipeline automation, donor journey mapping, and forecasting donor trends, with an emphasis on acquiring new participants, donors, and sponsors and improving retention.
Ability to drive innovation in community event fundraising using emerging trends, data-driven insights, and creative strategies to optimize growth and engagement.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams in remote and hybrid environments, including coaching and mentoring Development employees in conjunction with their supervisors.
Ability to perform under pressure, handle criticism professionally, and consistently meet fundraising goals.
Project management and negotiation skills to support effective resource allocation and fundraising outcomes.
CRM expertise and ability to use data analytics for decision-making and train teams on data-driven fundraising strategies.
Ability to travel 50% or more and attend events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a market expert and generate leads organization-wide through Individual Giving, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations, Peer to Peer Fundraising Events, and mission work.
Manage volunteer leaders within chapter boards and support volunteer leaders of regional events and initiatives.
Serve as a lead frontline fundraiser within assigned markets to help achieve Development department revenue goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally and maintain open dialogue with colleagues to resolve issues, strengthen collaboration, and support effective local and regional execution.
Attend events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings.