Assistant Director, Endurance Events

National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Independence Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Commuter Benefit Plan

Medical & Dental & Vision

Job summary

The National MS Society in the Midwest Region, Ohio Chapter, is seeking a results-driven fundraiser to lead campaigns, cultivate donor relationships, and drive event revenue. You will engage volunteers, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to align local efforts with national strategies.

You will support Bike MS events, travel within the market, and contribute to a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 per year, with opportunities for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience in nonprofit or similar settings.
• Ability to build and steward relationships with donors and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication with donor reporting.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee campaign planning, execution, and optimization in the market.
• Own revenue performance for portfolio campaigns from start to finish.
• Translate national strategies into local, actionable plans for the market.
• Cultivate and steward mid-level donors, sponsors, and key volunteers.
• Analyze data trends, manage donor profiles, and support reporting and outreach.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure coordinated campaign efforts.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Volunteer engagement

Communication

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. 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.

Location Requirement:

This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region -- Ohio Chapter. As a market-based employee, you will spend up to 50% of your work time in the community cultivating relationships, attending events, and supporting local initiatives. The role includes limited travel throughout the assigned market and region, as well as occasional overnight travel for regional and enterprise meetings, trainings, and events. This position will be the lead fundraiser for both Bike MS: Pedal to the Point and Bike MS: Bike to the Bay.

Preferred location(s): Cleveland, OH

Compensation | Benefits:

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $60,000-$65,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate'sgeographic 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:

• 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!

Main Responsibilities:

Campaign Leadership & Execution:

• Supports the strategic planning, and oversees execution, logistics, and optimization of assigned fundraising campaigns within the market.
• Ensure campaigns are executed with excellence, innovation, mission-focused, and alignment to organization standards.

Revenue Accountability:

• Serve as a revenue driver for events within portfolio, owning performance from inception through to completion
• Monitor financial performance and proactively adjust strategies to ensure individual portfolio goal attainment.

Strategic Adaptation & Alignment:

• Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to marketdynamics.
• Ensure local execution aligns with broader regional priorities and contributes to shared growthobjectives.

Donor & Volunteer Engagement:

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level fundraising teams, sponsors, and key volunteer leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to drive engagement, retention, and long‑term support.

Performance Management & Data Analysis:

• Analyses data trends and creates donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, direct communications and fundraisingstrategy.
• Leverages Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain research data and donor records, execute mailing or e‑mail campaigns, and create reports.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

• Support the Assistant Vice President and Regional Vice President with reports on campaign progress, identification of growth opportunities, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of campaign efforts across departments.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with data privacy regulations andpolicies.

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, with the ability to craft 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.

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 Partner - Professional.

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.