Senior Director, Walk MS Fundraising

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Commuter benefit

Health & welfare package

Job summary

The NMSS National MS Society seeks a Director to lead the Connecticut-Rhode Island Walk MS campaign, overseeing events, donor cultivation, and partnerships. This senior fundraiser will drive revenue, coach teams, and manage event components with AVP collaboration.

Regular travel and on-site event leadership are essential to success. Preferred candidates bring 4+ years in fundraising nonprofit roles, CRM proficiency, and strong leadership with the ability to execute multi-channel campaigns and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage donors and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term fundraising plans.

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

Donor relations

Nonprofit development

CRM proficiency

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The NMSS National MS Society seeks a Director to lead the Connecticut-Rhode Island Walk MS campaign, overseeing events, donor cultivation, and partnerships. This senior fundraiser will drive revenue, coach teams, and manage event components with AVP collaboration.

Regular travel and on-site event leadership are essential to success. Preferred candidates bring 4+ years in fundraising nonprofit roles, CRM proficiency, and strong leadership with the ability to execute multi-channel campaigns and