Director of Fundraising, Endurance Events

Main Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and meet campaign fundraising goals through strategic engagement of top fundraisers, team captains, local sponsor and donor engagement for the Society’s Endurance Event campaigns
• 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 national 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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of 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