VP, Market Events

Overview

Leads a team of Senior Directors responsible for a $20M+ event fundraising portfolio across multiple markets. Drives revenue growth and performance by setting strategic direction, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, and scaling effective fundraising approaches. Champions a collaborative, enterprise mindset while balancing market needs with organizational goals to maximize impact.

• Lead execution of a revenue portfolio by identifying and advancing opportunities across corporate partnerships, major gifts, and market-based event fundraising.
• Develop and lead a team of Senior Directors, building leadership capability and ensuring accountability to revenue and engagement goals.
• Drive adoption of enterprise strategies, tools, and best practices across markets to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Partner with enterprise and market leadership to align priorities, optimize resources, and advance organizational goals.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key donors, corporate partners, and volunteer leaders.
• Oversee financial performance, resource allocation, and portfolio optimization to maximize return on investment.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives, including developing and executing complex, enterprise-level strategic plans.
• Minimum 5+ years of people‑management experience, including team building, change management, and talent development.
• Experience working with leadership volunteers, including recruitment, engagement and stewardship.

• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑market fundraising portfolios and teams of leaders.
• Strong enterprise mindset with ability to balance local market needs and organizational priorities.
• Advanced strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Demonstrated success influencing across functions and driving alignment in a matrixed organization.
• Expertise in scaling fundraising strategies and driving consistent performance across markets.
• Strong executive‑level relationship management skills.
• Advanced financial acumen and portfolio management expertise.
• Ability to use data and insights to drive decision‑making and performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change.

Travel required, including evening and weekend work.

No specific physical requirements.

The starting rate is $160,000 to $175,000. 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 with generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. All employment opportunities are open to individuals from all backgrounds.