President - Fundraising Executive

WHO WE ARE:

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.

The President serves as the key leader, fundraiser, coach, and mission champion in a geographic territory, ensuring trust and confidence in the National MS Society. Through their leadership of staff and volunteers, the President drives fundraising efforts to achieve Society goals, focusing on growth and resource optimization.

The President employs a passion for the mission to inspire high impact giving and generate sustainable revenue. They must maintain a broad knowledge of the Society to drive revenue. They will strategically engage major donors, develop corporate sponsorships, and secure funds through peer-to-peer events that maximize profitability while advancing the organization's mission of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).

The President fosters collaboration and communication with functional leadership and staff throughout the organization, including participation on the Society Leadership and Management Team. They ensure revenue and volunteer engagement objectives are met. They recruit C-suite executives in the community to serve as local trustees supporting fundraising and awareness efforts.
Communicating the Society's mission and impact for those affected by MS, the President builds trust among all constituents and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

Drive Revenue Growth - 70%

- Manage a portfolio of top relationships, lead and participate in relationship management teams.

- Identify, cultivate, steward, and recognize top relationships (donors, fundraisers, teams, corporate and community partners).

- Participate in setting and ensuring the achievement of the revenue budget.

- Ensure the Board of Trustees supports and is engaged in the achievement of revenue budget.

- Lead staff in identifying cross-functional connections and opportunities to ensure donor capacity is recognized and donor intent is fully honored

- Collaborate in the development and implementation of cross-functional strategies with staff across the Society to ensure efficient and effective processes as well as creating safe space for feedback and ideas.

- Utilize tools and resources such as Salesforce as well as other KPIs and analytics to inform decision-making.

- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and best practices in areas such as Peer to Peer Fundraising, Philanthropy and Corporate Giving.

Ensure effective and engaged leadership volunteers - 20%

- Develop and cultivate an active, engaged, and diverse Board of Trustees and any associated committees.

- Engage leadership volunteers focused on supporting and achieving Society revenue goals.

- Partner with leadership volunteers to leverage and grow their networks to deepen community connections.

- Build trust and confidence in the Society, ensuring that volunteer leadership behaviors are aligned with Society Operating Principles.

Communicate mission and activities of the Society - 10%

- Acknowledge and celebrate volunteers that are advancing mission-related work

- Articulate in a compelling manner the Society's mission and strategic plan to inspire giving, build trust and confidence, and grow engagement

- Engage in strategic Society activities as appropriate, such as in-person programs, State Action Days, and other opportunities to speak and/or present to large-scale audiences

- Serve as local media and public spokesperson as needed

Your qualifications include:

- Demonstrated successful fundraising experience with a history of job growth and advancement, preferably with non-profit organizations.

- Experience in special events and traditional fundraising with success in developing and cultivating relationships to secure contributions from individuals and corporations.

- Experience working in a cross functional reporting structure in a remote work environment.

- Experience in fundraising and budget management. Proven ability to meet financial goals. A successful track record in creating positive workplace environments. Demonstrated success developing effective nonprofit boards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience in productive communications and group facilitation which include staff and board meetings, employee hiring, assessment and coaching, decision making, and consensus building.

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $132,000-$167,200

You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Educational Reimbursement Plan; Professional Development Assistance; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings. We value continuous learning and support your professional development through a Professional Development Assistance plan. You will join an incredible mission focused team of people!

The Society has a career framework that is our foundation of a clear, consistent structure for growth and careers. It is comprised of career bands and career levels, as well as functions and disciplines, that together, capture the Society's positions and work.

This position is in the Management career band and a level of 4 (M4)

The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.

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