Director of Distinguished Events
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
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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