Assistant Vice President of Fundraising, Endurance Events - Midwest - job 1 of 2
WHO WE ARE:
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 Assistant Vice President, Endurance Events provides strategic leadership and vision for the organization’s campaign event fundraising portfolio in region, overseeing planning, execution, and long-term growth. This role manages a team of 10-18 market-based fundraising professionals, sets revenue targets, and drives innovation to expand reach, deepen donor engagement, and maximize impact for the Society’s Bike MS (1- and 2-day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3-day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program). As a leader, the AVP collaborates cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, and development teams to align event strategies with organizational priorities and mission outcomes. The AVP is accountable for team performance, staff development, donor stewardship, and ensuring campaign alignment with national strategy and regional priorities.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a regional portfolio of fundraising events aligned to Endurance Events.
Supervise a team of 14–18 market-based fundraisers, setting clear goals, managing performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability for team performance and goal achievement
Ensure team structure and staffing are optimized for performance, balancing workloads and aligning talent to campaign needs
Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to staff at all levels, creating growth pathways and building fundraising capacity
Collaborate with Vice Presidents and regional leadership to align campaign execution with national strategy and local priorities
Monitor and analyze team performance using KPIs and CRM data to drive coaching, planning, and course-correcting strategies to ensure regional success
Partner with Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams to deepen donor relationships, activate sponsors, and grow revenue from institutional funders.
Champion innovation, cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency by encouraging idea-sharing and adopting best practices across markets
Represent the region and campaign at organizational meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to advance strategic goals.
What we're looking for:
Proven ability to align regional strategies with national campaign goals and drive event-based fundraising growth.
Experience using data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes.
Demonstrated success managing complex event portfolios, budgets, and logistics with strategic innovation.
Strong leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and workload balancing across teams.
Skilled in donor stewardship and relationship management, in partnership with individual giving and major gifts teams.
Experience growing and activating corporate sponsorships through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Track record of identifying revenue opportunities through effective prospecting and donor engagement.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fundraising processes and participant experience.
Effective communicator with the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and inclusive team culture.
Resilient and solutions-oriented leader who adapts well to change and thrives in fast-paced environments
Location Requirement:
This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region. 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 primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies).
This role can be filled by someone who resides anywhere in the region encompassing the following states: OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MO, IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS
Preferred (not required) metro areas, with close proximity to airports/travel hubs, are as follows: Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis
Compensation | Benefits:
The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $100,000-$110,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.
You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a 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. Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people!
We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths — whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.
This position is classified as Leadership- Leading Others.
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.
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