Senior Manager II, Market Events

American Cancer Society•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At the American Cancer Society, employees and volunteers work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This role leads the strategy, planning, and execution of a fundraising event portfolio generating $750,000 or more. It drives revenue growth through relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development, while strengthening pipelines and aligning event fundraising with broader organizational priorities. The role builds and elevates relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders; leads complex event portfolios; develops strategies to grow revenue and engagement; and uses performance analysis to identify opportunities for growth and optimization. It may also provide guidance to peers or project teams. Travel varies based on portfolio assignment and event staffing needs. Evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs may be attended remotely or in person, depending on the assignment. Some lifting may be needed during event setup.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios.
Advanced relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
Ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence without authority and lead through others.
Strong financial and performance management skills.
Ability to identify and act on opportunities to expand impact.
Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs, remotely or in person depending on portfolio assignment.
Some lifting may be needed as part of event setup activities.

Responsibilities

Build and elevate relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders to increase revenue and retention.
Lead complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience.
Develop and implement strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement.
Align event partners and participants with broader cultivation strategies to advance movement through the donor pipeline.
Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
Provide guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed.