Senior Premier Event Fundraising Director

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead donor and corporate engagement, drive revenue growth, and manage high-profile events.

The role focuses on developing premier event strategies, recruiting executive volunteers, and ensuring exceptional donor experiences through meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration. Travel to market locations is expected, with evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree: Bachelor's in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Builds, sustains, and advances high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement.
• Develops and executes fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement.
• Recruits, engages, and mobilizes executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility.
• Oversees delivery of a best-in-class event experience through planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align event efforts with broader organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals.
• Monitors financial performance, evaluates results, and adjusts strategies to optimize revenue growth and ROI.

Job description

American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead donor and corporate engagement, drive revenue growth, and manage high-profile events.

The role focuses on developing premier event strategies, recruiting executive volunteers, and ensuring exceptional donor experiences through meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration. Travel to market locations is expected, with evening and weekend commitments.