Senior Event Fundraising Leader

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cancer Society in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a skilled fundraising professional to lead strategy, planning and execution of a $400k+ event portfolio. You will drive revenue through donor and sponsor engagement, while coordinating with partners to deliver high-quality events.

The role requires 2+ years in fundraising, strong project management, and the ability to move constituents through the donor pipeline, with occasional travel and evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 2+ years in fundraising and relationship development.
• Strong project management and event-execution skills.
• Ability to grow revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning and execution of a $400k+ event fundraising portfolio.
• Drive revenue via donor and sponsor engagement and volunteer leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.
• Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies to optimize ROI.
• Attend evening/weekend events as needed; travel varies by portfolio.

Skills

Donor relations

Event planning

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

American Cancer Society in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a skilled fundraising professional to lead strategy, planning and execution of a $400k+ event portfolio. You will drive revenue through donor and sponsor engagement, while coordinating with partners to deliver high-quality events.

The role requires 2+ years in fundraising, strong project management, and the ability to move constituents through the donor pipeline, with occasional travel and evening/weekend commitments.