Development Manager, Walk MS (Temporary)

Temporary Development Manager, Walk MS - This role can be performed remotely, with a preference for someone in Eastern Time zone.

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 thismission, the Society funds cutting-edgeresearch, drives change throughadvocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs andservices designedtohelp people with MS and their families movetheir 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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Development team as a Temporary Development Manager, Walk MS.

The Temporary Development Manager, Walk MS will manage an event portfolioof participantsand teams for Walk MS in order to achieve fundraising goals and ensure a positive event experience.The Manager will cultivate positive relationships with event participants, teams, volunteer committees, and corporate and community supporters. The Manager is responsible for the implementation of the local operational plan to meet or exceed fundraising and engagement goals for market Walk MS events.

The Manager acts as an ambassador for the National MS Society, always striving to engage participants, their donors and volunteers with the mission. This position works closely with local development staff to foster participant engagement, exceed participant and donor expectations with the Society, and drive revenue and participation. Strong relationship-building skills, a positive, can-do attitude, and a commitment to working as a team are essential for success in this role. This position reports to Director, Walk MSand works closely with the market Walk MS staff to implement the fundraising, recruitment and cultivation strategies for Walk MS events.

Implement campaign strategies to retain, grow and recruit participants for assigned events

• Working with Development leadership executing operational plans that focus on acquisition, retention and cultivation of top fundraisers, teams, participants, sponsors, etc.
• Manages a portfolio that include teams, top fundraisers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, etc.
• Collaborate with the market staff to implement successful team fundraising and recruitment weeks to maximize these efforts.
• Regularly monitor the performance of the fundraising portfolio to ensure timely responsiveness to new registrants, to recognize fundraising and recruitment milestones and to maximize retention.
• Leverage mission-related resources to engage participants during the year and motivate increased fundraising.
• Steward top fundraisers and team captains year-round with mission focus and gratitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science preferably in non-profit management, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and/or Business
• 8 years in event management and building relationships will be accepted in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 4 years of related experience, preferably in non-profit fundraising, events, or volunteer management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships.
• Must be a strong team player
• Professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the mission, vision, cultural values, and expectations of the National MS Society

Technical/Other:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Competency to work with multiple data systems and tools
• This position will be required to drive/travel on Society business. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation. The Society does run motor vehicle checks for all positions which require driving and the applicant must meet the Society guidelines

Compensation Info

Estimatedhiringcompensation for this role is $35/hour.This temporary position is from November 2024 through January 2025, 30-35 hours/week. Final offers are based on candidategeographic location and will take into consideration candidate's career experience. Final offers may vary from this range due to theseand otherfactors.