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American Cancer Society

Director of Distinguished Events

LocationAnywhere within the U.S. (fully remote)
SetupRemote
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Apply by2026-12-31
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The American Cancer Society is hiring a fully remote Director of Distinguished Events (US-based) paying $160k-$175k to lead fundraising initiatives and drive revenue growth.

Role
Director of Distinguished Events
Organization
American Cancer Society
Location
Anywhere within the U.S. (fully remote)
Work setup
Remote
Level
Senior
Compensation
$160,000 to $175,000
Category
Development & Fundraising
Apply by
2026-12-31

The role

Provides enterprise-wide leadership for the vision, strategy, and growth of Distinguished Events as a core fundraising channel, with accountability for more than $100 million in annual revenue.

What you'll do

  • Defines and leads the enterprise-wide strategy, growth model, and positioning for Distinguished Events
  • Drives a donor-centric engagement strategy across markets
  • Builds and leads a high-performing team
  • Partners with enterprise and market leadership to align Distinguished Events strategy with broader organizational priorities
  • Establishes performance frameworks, metrics, and governance while overseeing financial strategy

What it takes

  • 10+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with, leading, and developing volunteers

What you'll bring

Defining and scaling enterprise-level fundraising strategies across multiple marketsBuilding and evolving high-value fundraising channels or portfoliosInfluencing across a matrixed organization and driving alignment at senior levels

How we treat you

Generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The position can be based anywhere within the U.S. (fully remote).

What is the compensation range?

The starting rate is $160,000 to $175,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

10+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives and 5+ years of people management experience.

How to apply

Apply directly on American Cancer Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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