Senior Manager II, Market Events

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking a strategic fundraiser to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio, driving revenue growth and donor engagement.

You will align event partners with cultivation strategies, analyze performance, and provide leadership across teams, requiring at least two years in fundraising and a strong analytical mindset. Evening/weekend meetings may be required; starting pay ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 with full

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years' successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
• Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience.
• Develops and implements strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement.
• Aligns event partners and participants to cultivation strategies, advancing movement through the donor pipeline.
• Analyzes performance trends and identifies opportunities for growth and optimization.
• Provides guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed.

Skills

Donor engagement

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio. Drives revenue growth through advanced relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development. Expands impact by strengthening pipelines and aligning event fundraising with broader organizational priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 35% Leads complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience.
• 20% Develops and implements strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement.
• 20% Aligns event partners and participants to broader cultivation strategies, advancing movement through the donor pipeline.
• 10% Analyzes performance trends and identifies opportunities for growth and optimization.
• 10% Provides guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed.
• 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Degree: Certificate(s) or License(s): None Years of experience: 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios. Advanced relationship-building and donor engagement skills. Ability to develop and implement growth strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to influence without authority and lead through others. Strong financial and performance management skills. Ability to identify and act on opportunities to expand impact.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel varies depending on the portfolio assignment and event staffing model Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events and programs either remotely or in-person depending on the portfolio assignment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some lifting may be needed as part of event set up activities

The starting rate is $70,000 to $80,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. At the American Cancer Society, our employees are the soul of our lifesaving mission to save lives. Our employment opportunities are as diverse as our people and include every discipline found in other business enterprises. As an organization, we adhere to a set of core values that help inform all our decisions. But what really sets us apart is that the work we do has global impact -- and every passionate, dedicated American Cancer Society team member contributes to each groundbreaking achievement we make.