Sr. Manager II, Events - Knoxville, TN

American Cancer Society•Knoxville, TN

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Manager II, Events leads the strategy, planning, and execution of an event fundraising portfolio of $750,000 or more. The role drives revenue growth through advanced relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development. It expands impact by strengthening pipelines and aligning event fundraising with broader organizational priorities. This is a home-based role, and the selected candidate is expected to reside in Knoxville, TN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two 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.

Responsibilities

Build and elevate relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders to drive increased 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.