Director, Endurance Events

National MS Society; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k with match

Commuter Benefit

Health, dental, vision benefits

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The National MS Society seeks a market-based fundraising leader to drive revenue for Endurance Bike MS campaigns in Wisconsin. You will cultivate major gifts, activate teams and donors, and align local efforts with regional goals, reporting to AVP and coordinating with the regional team.

As the senior fundraiser in the market, you’ll focus on strategic leadership, donor experiences, and scalable regional collaboration while supporting frontline fundraising execution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development with a track record.
• Proven ability to manage donor pipelines and multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong leadership and project management; can coordinate volunteers or staff.
• Proficient in CRM and data analysis to inform planning and reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with experience aligning plans to organizational goals.
• Experience planning donor events and grant proposals.
• Company supports growth with structured development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals in the market.
• Lead as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns and activities.
• Adapt national strategies to fit local context and donor trends.
• Report pacing, surface risks, and adjust execution with leadership.
• Coordinate frontline activity and support peer fundraisers.
• Use CRM dashboards to inform decisions and improve tactics.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign management

CRM systems

Leadership

Project management

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

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.

Job Summary

Job Summary: Leads the execution of a market-based Endurance campaign, Bike MS (a 1- and 2-day cycling series). As the senior fundraiser in the market, this role is accountable for achieving revenue goals through donor cultivation, team and participant activation, and campaign performance. Though not a people manager, the Director sets the pace and standard for fundraising execution - partnering with the AVP and coordinating efforts across the regional team to ensure strong results and donor experiences. This structure allows experienced fundraisers to focus on strategic leadership and collaboration, while supporting a more scalable management model across regions.

Location Requirement

Location Requirement: This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region - Wisconsin 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. Preferred location(s): Milwaukee, WI.

Compensation | Benefits

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $70,000-$79,000. 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.

• 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

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement for the Society’s Endurance Event campaigns.
• Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns, focusing on high-impact activity that boosts participation, retention, local sponsorship and fundraising totals.
• Customize and implement national strategies to fit local context, aligning with regional objectives and donor trends.
• Partner with the AVP to report on pacing, surface risks, and adjust execution as needed to achieve goals.
• Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity, reinforcing shared accountability, and supporting peer fundraisers in execution.
• Use CRM and campaign dashboards to inform decisions, track performance, and continuously improve tactics.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated success in managing donor pipelines, cultivating major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce) and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals.
• 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 - Knowledge Expert.
• 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.

Company Culture

We are more than an organization. We are a movement. We are a movement by and for people affected by MS. Until we end this disease forever, we will do whatever it takes to accelerate breakthroughs.

We are a movement united in our collective power to do something about MS now – to move together towards a world free of multiple sclerosis.

We’re so glad you’ve taken the time to explore career opportunities with us. By joining our network, we hope you will learn more about how we fulfill our mission and find your place in this movement.

Thank you for your consideration and interest in bringing your talents to the National MS Society!