VP, Market Events

American Cancer Society

$160K — $175K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • 10+ years leading multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives.
  • 5+ years of experience in people management, including team building and talent development.
  • Proven experience in engaging and developing leadership volunteers for recruitment and stewardship.
  • Strong financial acumen and expertise in portfolio management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of a revenue portfolio, driving strategic opportunities across corporate partnerships and event fundraising.
  • Develop and manage a team of Senior Directors, building leadership capabilities.
  • Drive adoption of enterprise strategies and best practices across markets.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align priorities and resources for organizational goals.
  • Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders and donors.
  • Oversee financial performance and resource allocation for maximizing ROI.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Medical and dental benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
Full Job Description
Leads a team of Senior Directors responsible for a $10M+ event fundraising portfolio across multiple markets. Drives revenue growth and performance by driving strategic direction, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, and scaling effective fundraising approaches. Champions a collaborative, enterprise mindset, balancing market needs with organizational goals to maximize overall impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Leads execution for a revenue portfolio by identifying and advancing opportunities across corporate partnerships, major gifts and market-based event fundraising, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and consistent performance across markets. 25%


  • Develops and leads a team of Senior Directors, building leadership capability and ensuring accountability to revenue and engagement goals. 20%


  • Drives adoption of enterprise strategies, tools, and best practices across markets to ensure consistency and scalability. 20%


  • Partners with enterprise and market leadership to align priorities, optimize resources, and advance organizational goals. 15%


  • Builds and maintains executive-level relationships with key donors, corporate partners, and volunteer leaders. 10%


  • Oversees financial performance, resource allocation, and portfolio optimization to maximize return on investment. 10%


EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent


  • Preferred Degree: Bachelor's


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


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

  • Proven ability to lead large, multi-market fundraising portfolios and teams of leaders.


  • Strong enterprise mindset with the 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 REQUIREMENTS:

  • Travel required including evening and weekend work.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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 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.

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