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Senior Manager II, Events - Remote: Gwinnett County, GA
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Leads strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio, driving revenue growth through donor engagement, volunteer leadership, and pipeline expansion.
About this role
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a $750,000+ event fundraising portfolio. Drives revenue growth through advanced relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development. Expands impact by strengthening pipelines and aligning event fundraising with broader organizational priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Builds and elevates relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders to drive increased revenue and retention.35%
Leads complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience.20%
Develops and implements strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement.20%
Aligns event partners and participants to broader cultivation strategies, advancing movement through the donor pipeline.10%
Analyzes performance trends andidentifiesopportunities for growth and optimization.10%
Provides guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed.5%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Degree:
Certificate(s) or License(s): None
Years of experience:2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios.
Advancedrelationship-buildingand donor engagement skills.
Ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence without authority and lead through others.
Strong financial and performance management skills.
Ability toidentifyand act on opportunities to expand impact.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel varies depending on the portfolio assignment and event staffing model
Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings,eventsand programs either remotely or in-person depending on the portfolio assignment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some liftingmay be neededas part of event set up activities
The starting rate is $80,000 to $90,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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