Assistant Vice President, Endurance Events

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 Assistant Vice President, Endurance Events provides strategic leadership and vision for the organization's campaign event fundraising portfolio in the region, overseeing planning, execution, and long‑term growth. This role manages a team of 10-18 market‑based fundraising professionals, sets revenue targets, and drives innovation to expand reach, deepen donor engagement, and maximize impact for the Society's Bike MS (1‑ and 2‑day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3‑day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program).

As a leader, the AVP collaborates cross‑functionally with executive leadership, marketing, and development teams to align event strategies with organizational priorities and mission outcomes. The AVP is accountable for team performance, staff development, donor stewardship, and ensuring campaign alignment with national strategy and regional priorities.

This is a Market‑based role supporting our Southeast Region, requiring up to 30% travel for events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings. While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate must reside within the region the position supports (or have plans to relocate) to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility.

Preferred location(s):
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Greater Carolinas (NC, SC), Greater DC & Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida.

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $115,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, 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:

• Considerable Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
• Commuter Benefit Plan

Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people!

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a regional portfolio of fundraising events aligned with the Society's Endurance Events.
• Supervise a team of 10-18 market‑based fundraisers, setting clear goals, managing performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability for team performance and goal achievement.
• Ensure team structure and staffing are optimized for performance, balancing workloads and aligning talent to campaign needs.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to staff at all levels, creating growth pathways and building fundraising capacity.
• Collaborate with Vice Presidents and regional leadership to align campaign execution with national strategy and local priorities.
• Monitor and analyze team performance using KPIs and CRM data to drive coaching, planning, and course‑correcting strategies to ensure regional success.
• Partner with Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams to deepen donor relationships, activate sponsors, and grow revenue from institutional funders.
• Champion innovation, cross‑team…