Assistant Director, Endurance & Community Events

NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with match

Commuter Benefit

Health, Dental, Vision

Spring Health membership

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

National MS Society is seeking an Assistant Director, Endurance and Community Events to drive revenue through high-impact fundraising campaigns. The role leads planning, logistics, and donor engagement, ensuring exceptional donor experiences for Walk MS and Bike MS programs.

The position requires in-person attendance and up to 50% travel within the Midwest Region. Mandatory travel is balanced with remote work from home or Society workspace, with preferred location near Leawood, KS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor communications and reports.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership & Execution: Oversee planning, logistics, and optimization of fundraising campaigns.
• Revenue Accountability: Drive revenue and adjust strategies to meet portfolio goals.
• Strategic Adaptation & Alignment: Translate national campaigns into local plans for market dynamics.
• Donor & Volunteer Engagement: Cultivate and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Performance Management & Data Analysis: Analyze data trends and support donor profiling and stewardship.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide reports to leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Event coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. We fund cutting‑edge research, advocate for change, provide professional education, collaborate with global MS organizations, and deliver programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Endurance and Community Events drives revenue goals by developing and executing high‑impact fundraising events that advance the Society’s mission. The role supports strategic planning, oversees event logistics, manages volunteer committees, and ensures exceptional donor and participant experiences, especially for Walk MS and Bike MS campaigns.

Location Requirement

This market‑based role supports the Midwest Region – Mid‑America Chapter. Mandatory in‑person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events is required, with up to 50% travel. The remainder of the work is performed remotely from a home office or a National MS Society workspace. Preferred location: candidates must be based in or near Leawood, KS.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated hiring compensation range: $60,000‑$65,000.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings

Main Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership & Execution: Lead strategic planning and oversee execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns.
• Revenue Accountability: Act as a revenue driver, monitoring financial performance and adjusting strategies to meet portfolio goals.
• Strategic Adaptation & Alignment: Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans that fit market dynamics.
• Donor & Volunteer Engagement: Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid‑level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders.
• Performance Management & Data Analysis: Analyze data trends, create donor profiles, and support stewardship and direct communication strategies using CRM systems.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Provide reports to leadership, identify growth opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development support within a nonprofit or similar environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling donor communications and reports.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising platforms is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship strategies, and event coordination.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

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.