Executive Director

NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with match

Health insurance

Commuter benefit

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Executive Director at NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society leads donor growth and major gifts across the West Region, focusing on corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer events, and expansive fundraising strategies. This role also shapes a dynamic board of Trustees and mobilizes cross-functional teams to maximize community impact and revenue.

Based in Phoenix and supporting the Arizona-New Mexico-Nevada Chapter, the position requires regular in-person engagement and up to 50% travel within

Qualifications

• Proven Individual Giving experience, securing 6-7 figure gifts.
• Expertise in AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools for donor insights and forecasting.
• Proven ability to drive innovation in community event fundraising.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams in remote/hybrid environments.
• Strong ability to perform under pressure and meet fundraising goals.
• Exceptional project management and negotiation skills.
• CRM expertise and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• Market-based role with 50%+ travel and frequent events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a market expert and generate leads organization-wide through Individual Giving, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations, Peer to Peer Fundraising Events and mission work.
• Manage volunteer leaders within chapter boards and support volunteer leaders of regional events and initiatives.
• Serve as a lead frontline fundraiser within assigned markets to help achieve the Development department revenue goals.
• Collaborate cross functionally and maintain open dialogue with colleagues by using the org. chart to resolve issues, strengthen collaboration, and support effective local and regional execution.

Skills

Individual Giving

CRM tools

Predictive analytics

Data-driven fundraising

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

The Executive Director is a lead generator of donors and sponsors and chief representative for their Chapter. This position is responsible for a high-impact portfolio focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer and event fundraising. The Executive Director also plays a central role in building and mobilizing a dynamic Board of Trustees, cultivating leadership volunteers, and convening cross-functional teams to maximize community impact and revenue.

Location

Location Requirements This is a market-based role supporting our West Region -- Arizona-New Mexico-Nevada Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies).

Preferred location(s): Phoenix, AZ

Compensation | Benefits

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $110,000-$125,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's\u00A0geographic 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as a market expert and generate leads organization-wide through Individual Giving, Corporate Partnerships and Foundations, Peer to Peer Fundraising Events and mission work.


• Manage volunteer leaders within chapter boards and support volunteer leaders of regional events and initiatives.


• Serve as a lead frontline fundraiser within assigned markets to help achieve the Development department revenue goals.


• Collaborate cross functionally and maintain open dialogue with colleagues by using the org. chart to resolve issues, strengthen collaboration, and support effective local and regional execution.

What We're Looking for

• Proven Individual Giving experience, successfully securing 6-7 figure gifts.


• Expertise in AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to utilize sales pipeline automation, donor journey mapping, and forecasting donor trends, with a strong emphasis on acquiring new participants, donors and sponsors while enhancing retention to maximize fundraising success.


• Proven ability to drive innovation in community event fundraising, leveraging emerging trends, data-driven insights, and creative strategies to optimize growth and engagement.


• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams, in remote and hybrid environments, providing coaching and mentoring to Development employees in conjunction with their supervisors.


• Strong ability to perform under pressure, handle criticism professionally, and consistently meet fundraising goals.


• Exceptional project management and negotiation skills to drive effective resource allocation and optimize fundraising outcomes.


• CRM expertise, leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and train teams on data-driven fundraising strategies.


• Market-based role requiring 50%+ travel, attendance at all events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings

Role Development

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 Leader.

Equal Opportunity

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.