Director, Walk MS & Community Fundraising

National MS Society; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The National MS Society is seeking a Director to lead the Walk MS campaign in the Connecticut-Rhode Island Chapter, overseeing seven events that raise substantial funds and drive donor engagement across multiple channels.

The role requires strategic leadership to meet revenue goals, cultivate major gifts, and coordinate with AVP and Assistant Director. Travel to events and regional meetings will be required as part of a market-based, community-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• 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.
• 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.

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 Community 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.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The National MS Society is seeking a Director to lead the Walk MS campaign in the Connecticut-Rhode Island Chapter, overseeing seven events that raise substantial funds and drive donor engagement across multiple channels.

The role requires strategic leadership to meet revenue goals, cultivate major gifts, and coordinate with AVP and Assistant Director. Travel to events and regional meetings will be required as part of a market-based, community-focused approach.