Senior Associate Director, Premier Fundraising Event

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cancer Society, Inc. in Tampa is seeking an Associate Director, Premier Event to lead the strategy, planning, and growth of a premier fundraising event generating $1M+ in annual revenue. You will drive revenue through donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in fundraising, corporate engagement, and relationship development; occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in fundraising, corporate engagement, and donor cultivation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with stakeholders and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Builds and expands high-impact donor, sponsor, and volunteer relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Develops and executes fundraising strategies for premier events, including sponsorship and pipeline development.
• Recruits and mobilizes executive volunteers and leadership to support fundraising goals.
• Oversees event planning, logistics, budgets, vendors, and brand execution for best-in-class experiences.
• Collaborates across functions to align event efforts with organizational priorities and revenue targets.
• Monitors financial performance, analyzes results, and adjusts strategies for ROI and impact.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Volunteer engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

American Cancer Society, Inc. in Tampa is seeking an Associate Director, Premier Event to lead the strategy, planning, and growth of a premier fundraising event generating $1M+ in annual revenue. You will drive revenue through donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in fundraising, corporate engagement, and relationship development; occasional travel is expected.