Director of Fundraising, Community Events

Main Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement
• Serve as the market’s lead fundraiser for assigned campaigns, focusing on high-impact activity that boosts participation, retention, local sponsorship and fundraising totals
• Customize and implement country-wide strategies to fit local context, aligning with regional objectives and donor trends
• Partner with the AVP to report on pacing, surface risks, and adjust execution as needed to achieve goals
• Foster cross-team alignment by coordinating frontline activity, reinforcing shared accountability, and supporting peer fundraisers in execution
• Use CRM and campaign dashboards to inform decisions, track performance, and continuously improve tactics

What We're Looking For

• Progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
• Demonstrated success in managing donor pipelines, cultivating major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and data analysis to inform strategy and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, board members, and community stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals
• Experience planning and executing donor events, stewardship programs, and grant proposals

Location Requirement

This is a market-based role supporting our West Region -- Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a NMSS workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies).

Preferred Metro Area(s)

Candidates must be based and work within the Phoenix, AZ area.

Compensation | Benefits

• The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $70,000-$79,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.
• You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees.
• Your Benefits Include:
• considerable Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Comprehensive Health & Welfare Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings