AVP, Community Events (Southeast)
National MS Society, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
.**Job Summary:**The Assistant Vice President, Community Events provides strategic leadership and vision for the organization’s campaign event fundraising portfolio in the **Southeast US region**, overseeing planning, execution, and long-term growth for Walk MS, Hike MS and Climb to the Top. 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. 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.**Main Responsibilities:****What We're Looking For:** 3+ years’ experience managing a team Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Proven ability to align regional strategies with national campaign goals and drive event-based fundraising growth. Experience using data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes; able to communicate data and set direction to team.Strong leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and workload balancing across teams. Experience growing and activating corporate sponsorships through strategic partnerships and collaboration. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fundraising processes and participant experience. Effective communicator with the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and inclusive team culture. **Location Requirements**This is a **market-based role** supporting our **Southeast****Region****.**
The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 30% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s): **Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia • Greater Carolinas (NC, SC) • Greater DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia • Kentucky, Tennessee • Florida****Compensation | Benefits:**The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is**$95,000 - $105,000**. Final offers will be based on the candidate'sgeographic location, 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; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including 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!We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to **career development**. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths — whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.This position is classified as **Leader - Leading Others**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**: **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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Proven ability to align regional strategies with national campaign goals and drive event-based fundraising growth. Experience using data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes; able to communicate data and set direction to team.Strong leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and workload balancing across teams. Experience growing and activating corporate sponsorships through strategic partnerships and collaboration. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fundraising processes and participant experience. Effective communicator with the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and inclusive team culture. **Location Requirements**This is a **market-based role** supporting our **Southeast****Region****.**
The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 30% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s): **Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia • Greater Carolinas (NC, SC) • Greater DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia • Kentucky, Tennessee • Florida****Compensation | Benefits:**The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is**$95,000 - $105,000**. Final offers will be based on the candidate'sgeographic location, 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; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including 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!We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to **career development**. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths — whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.This position is classified as **Leader - Leading Others**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**: **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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr