Senior Fundraising & Operations Specialist

American Cancer Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking an experienced fundraising operations coordinator to provide comprehensive support for multi-million-dollar portfolios across individual, corporate and event channels. You will manage timelines, logistics, donor information, and reporting while maintaining high-quality customer service and compliance with internal policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating event execution, supporting revenue growth initiatives, and mentoring coordinators.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in event support, fundraising operations, or similar administrative role.
• Ability to mentor staff and support teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundraising and event execution support to meet revenue targets.
• Manage workflows, deadlines, and task reminders to enable operational excellence.
• Perform financial and administrative tasks, including donations processing and expense tracking.
• Support CRM data needs and generate reports to inform decisions.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on tools, platforms, and fundraising programs.
• Provide volunteer and leadership support, including coordination and communications.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Cross-team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

The American Cancer Society is seeking an experienced fundraising operations coordinator to provide comprehensive support for multi-million-dollar portfolios across individual, corporate and event channels. You will manage timelines, logistics, donor information, and reporting while maintaining high-quality customer service and compliance with internal policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating event execution, supporting revenue growth initiatives, and mentoring coordinators.