Fundraising Event Manager
Quick answer
The American Cancer Society is hiring a mid-level Fundraising Event Manager (remote with occasional travel) to lead a large-scale fundraising event with accountability for $1M+ in annual revenue. The role offers a compensation range of $75,000 to $85,000.
- Role
- Fundraising Event Manager
- Organization
- American Cancer Society
- Location
- Remote with occasional travel
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $75,000 to $85,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and growth of a premier large-scale fundraising event with accountability for $1M+ in annual revenue.
What you'll do
- Builds and sustains high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners
- Develops and executes fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event
- Recruits, engages, and mobilizes executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams
- Oversees the delivery of a best-in-class event experience through planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution
- Collaborates cross-functionally to align event efforts with broader organizational priorities
What it takes
- 5+ years successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development
- Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with high-impact stakeholders and community leaders
- Experience leading complex, high-profile fundraising events with a focus on growth, donor experience, and return on investment
- Ability to recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leadership and executive-level partners
- Strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, professional development programs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is remote with occasional travel.
What is the compensation range?
The starting rate is $75,000 to $85,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience in fundraising and relationship development, strong relationship-building skills, and strategic planning abilities.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted by February 29th. For more details on the application process, visit jobs.cancer.org.
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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