Executive Director

National Multiple Sclerosis Society • New York, NY

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning. The Executive Director is the lead generator of donors and sponsors and chief representative for their Chapter. This position is responsible for a high-impact portfolio focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer and event fundraising. The Executive Director also plays a central role in building and mobilizing a dynamic Board of Trustees, cultivating leadership volunteers, and convening cross-functional teams to maximize community impact and revenue. This is a market-based role supporting our Northeast Region -- Greater NYC-Long Island Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s): Candidates must be based and work within New York City, NY. The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.

Requirements

• Proven nonprofit leadership experience with increasing responsibility, successfully securing 6-7 figure gifts.
• Expertise in AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to utilize sales pipeline automation, donor journey mapping, and forecasting donor trends, with a strong emphasis on acquiring new participants, donors and sponsors while enhancing retention to maximize fundraising success.
• Proven ability to drive innovation in community event fundraising, leveraging emerging trends, data-driven insights, and creative strategies to optimize growth and engagement.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams, in remote and hybrid environments, providing coaching and mentoring to Development employees in conjunction with their supervisors.
• Strong ability to perform under pressure, handle criticism professionally, and consistently meet fundraising goals.
• Exceptional project management and negotiation skills to drive effective resource allocation and optimize fundraising outcomes.
• CRM expertise, leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and train teams on data-driven fundraising strategies.
• Market-based role requiring 50%+ travel, attendance at all events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must be based and work within New York City, NY.

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 the Development department revenue goals.
• Collaborate cross functionally and maintain open dialogue with colleagues by using the org. chart to resolve issues, strengthen collaboration, and support effective local and regional execution.

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: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed