Endurance & Community Fundraising Director

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

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.