Senior Event Fundraising & Donor Relations Lead

American Chemical Society; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking a seasoned fundraising leader to oversee a $400,000+ event portfolio and drive revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement. You will manage relationships, guide the donor pipeline, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality event experiences.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of fundraising and relationship development experience, with strong project management, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of fundraising and relationship development experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and donor engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement.
• Leads planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery.
• Develops and executes strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within assigned portfolio.
• Aligns event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact.
• Monitors performance against goals, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment.
• Coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.

Skills

Donor relationships

Volunteer engagement

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The American Cancer Society is seeking a seasoned fundraising leader to oversee a $400,000+ event portfolio and drive revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement. You will manage relationships, guide the donor pipeline, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality event experiences.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of fundraising and relationship development experience, with strong project management, communication, and