Senior Events Manager: Fundraising & Donor Engagement

American Cancer Society, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking a home-based Event Fundraising Manager serving the Tacoma, WA area. You will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ portfolio, driving revenue through donors, sponsors, and volunteers while delivering high-quality event experiences.

You will manage donor pipelines, build partnerships, and coordinate cross-functional teams to maximize impact. This role requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in fundraising, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 2+ years of successful fundraising and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners to hit revenue goals and grow engagement.
• Lead planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline.
• Align participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact.
• Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies to optimize revenue and ROI.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The American Cancer Society is seeking a home-based Event Fundraising Manager serving the Tacoma, WA area. You will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ portfolio, driving revenue through donors, sponsors, and volunteers while delivering high-quality event experiences.

You will manage donor pipelines, build partnerships, and coordinate cross-functional teams to maximize impact. This role requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in fundraising, with strong