Senior Manager, Market Events

American Cancer Society•Cincinnati, OH

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 $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio. It drives revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer leadership engagement while delivering high-quality event experiences. The Senior Manager actively manages relationships and moves constituents through the donor pipeline to increase long-term engagement and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement.
Strong project management and event execution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
Strong customer and donor experience orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and manage relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement.
Lead planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery.
Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, participation, and the donor pipeline within the assigned portfolio.
Align event participants and partners with broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact.
Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment.
Coordinate cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.