American Cancer Society Nonprofit

Senior Manager, Events - Mobile / Pensacola

Remote Full-time

Location: Mobile, Alabama

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.

This position is remote; candidates must be located in and reside within the Pensacola, FL or Mobile, AL markets.

Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio across the Pensacola/Mobile markets. Drives revenue growth through strategic engagement with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders while delivering high-quality, mission-focused event experiences. Builds and manages key relationships throughout the region, actively moving constituents through the donor pipeline to strengthen long-term engagement, increase fundraising opportunities, and expand community impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Builds and manages relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement. 40%
  • Leads planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery. 20%
  • Develops and executes strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within assigned portfolio. 15%
  • Aligns event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact. 10%
  • Monitors performance against goals, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment. 10%
  • Coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment. 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Years of experience: 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development
  • Additional Locations: Pensacola, Florida

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