Senior Fundraising & Events Leader

American Chemical Society; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

The American Cancer Society in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned events fundraiser to lead strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ portfolio. You will cultivate donors, sponsors, and volunteers to drive revenue and deepen engagement across the donor pipeline.

In this role you will manage event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships, align activities with organizational goals, and monitor performance to optimize ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages donor, sponsor, and leader relationships to hit revenue goals and grow engagement.
• Plans and executes event fundraising activities including logistics, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Develops strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline.
• Aligns participants and partners with broader engagement opportunities for long-term impact.
• Monitors progress toward goals and adjusts strategies to optimize revenue and ROI.
• Coordinates cross-functional partners to deliver events with brand alignment.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Event planning

Fundraising

Project management

Communication skills

Volunteer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The American Cancer Society in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned events fundraiser to lead strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ portfolio. You will cultivate donors, sponsors, and volunteers to drive revenue and deepen engagement across the donor pipeline.

In this role you will manage event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships, align activities with organizational goals, and monitor performance to optimize ROI.