WHO WE ARE:The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.The Associate Vice President, Development cultivates, influences, manages and engages donors, volunteer fundraisers and corporate sponsors in achieving revenue goals for the chapter. The AVP must be well versed in the scope of the Society’s mission, research, programs and support, advocacy and strategic plan and priorities to be able to leverage our work towards our fundraising goals.The AVP manages a portfolio of key donor, volunteer fundraiser and corporate relationships to drive revenue in support of the Chapter’s annual budget.As a member of the Society Leadership and Management Team, the AVP helps establish, model, promote and ensure all staff and leadership volunteers effectively demonstrate Society Operating Principles.Your responsibilities include:Drive Revenue Growth - 100%
In collaboration with and under the direction of the President, manage a portfolio of key donor, foundation and corporate relationships to drive revenue.
Identify new and potential donors and corporate partners through building and expanding community connections.
Identify, cultivate, and steward key relationships to grow portfolio (individual donors, fundraisers, teams, corporate and community partners).
Collaborate with Development relationship staff to achieve chapter revenue goals.
Under the direction of the President, ensure the Board of Trustees is contributing to revenue generation by participating in peer-to-peer fundraising events, acquiring corporate sponsorships, leveraging their networks to identify potential major donors, making personal gifts, and securing in-kind donations.
Along with the President and development leadership, actively contribute to and participate in setting the chapter revenue budgets and forecasts.
Actively participate in revenue-generating volunteer committees.
In the event of staffing gaps and position vacancies, assist in and/or lead the execution of fundraising and leadership events.
In partnership with the President and Individual Giving and Leadership Events leadership, identify and develop donor, fundraiser, and corporate acquisition strategies.
In close partnership with Individual Giving team, develop a robust pipeline of donors, volunteer fundraisers and corporate partners.
Your qualifications will include:
Minimum of 6 years demonstrated fundraising and portfolio management.
Proven success in securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Proven success in engaging, cultivating and stewarding peer-to-peer special event volunteer fundraisers, donors, and corporate partners.
Track record of success in fundraising and a passion for building relationships.
Experience in developing and executing donor and corporate acquisition strategies.
Experience in contributing to revenue generation, forecasting and resource development.
Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue goals.
A successful track record of working with high performing staff teams and creating positive workplace environments.
Must possess superior skills in gaining the trust and confidence of diverse stakeholders and communities,
Must demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to lead by influence without specific named authority.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Constituent Relationship Management (salesforce a plus) and online meeting tools (teams and zoom). Strong public speaking, presentation and writing skills required.
Compensation & Benefits:The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 annually. Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location and 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 a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Educational Reimbursement Plan; Professional Development Assistance; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings. We value continuous learning and support your professional development through a Professional Development Assistance plan. You will join an incredible mission focused team of people!The Society has a career framework that is our foundation of a clear, consistent structure for growth and careers. It is comprised of career bands and career levels, as well as functions and disciplines, that together, capture the Society’s positions and work. This position is in the Management career band and a level of 3 (M3).The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your resume, and any other documents required, to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!Important: Please check the job posting to see if a Cover Letter or any other documents are required for the position you are applying to. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our FAQ & Contact Us page (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Helpful-Links/Contact-Us/Careers) .
