Lead, Endurance Events & Fundraising Campaigns

National MS Society; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Considerable Paid Time Off Plan

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan with SocI

Commuter Benefit Plan

Job summary

The National MS Society is seeking a market-based fundraising professional to lead campaigns in the Midwest Ohio region, Cleveland area. This role drives revenue for events, engages donors and volunteers, and translates national strategies into local actions.

You will analyze donor data, build lasting relationships, and collaborate with teams to optimize campaigns while maintaining compliance and mission focus. A strong background in nonprofit fundraising is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 donor communications and reports.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite; fundraising platforms a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills 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 and donor stewardship strategies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 portfolio goal attainment.
• Translate national campaign strategies into actionable local plans tailored to market dynamics.
• Ensure local execution aligns with broader regional priorities and contributes to shared growth objectives.
• 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.
• Analyzes data trends and creates donor profiles to assist with donor development, stewardship, and fundraising strategy.
• Leverages CRM system to maintain research data and donor records, execute mailing or email campaigns, and create reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless integration of campaign efforts across departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy regulations and policies.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

CRM systems

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The National MS Society is seeking a market-based fundraising professional to lead campaigns in the Midwest Ohio region, Cleveland area. This role drives revenue for events, engages donors and volunteers, and translates national strategies into local actions.

You will analyze donor data, build lasting relationships, and collaborate with teams to optimize campaigns while maintaining compliance and mission focus. A strong background in nonprofit fundraising is essential.