Associate Director, Premier Event

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Collaborates across functions to deliver a best-in-class event experience, strengthen the donor pipeline, and advance broader organizational fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will be based in Midland, Texas.

About Acs

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and growth of a premier large-scale fundraising event with accountability for $1M+ in annual revenue.
• Drives revenue through strategic relationship management, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and donor cultivation.
• Builds, sustains, and advances high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement.
• 30% Develops and executes fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement.
• 20% Recruits, engages, and mobilizes executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility.
• 15% Oversees delivery of a best-in-class event experience through leadership of planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution.
• 15% Collaborates cross-functionally to align event efforts with broader organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals.
• 10% Monitors financial performance, evaluates results, and adjusts strategies to optimize revenue growth, return on investment, and overall event impact.

Requirements

• 10% EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with high-impact stakeholders and community leaders.
• Experience leading complex, high-profile fundraising events with a focus on growth, donor experience, and return on investment.
• Ability to recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leadership and executive-level partners.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited travel to meetings, training & events.
• Expectation of being external in the market an average of 3 days per week Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events and programs.

Pay

• The starting rate is $80,000-$85,000 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.

Benefits

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No specific physical requirements.
• We are a proud equal opportunity employer.