Chief Development Officer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Company: ABFE
Location: New York
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Chief Development Officer, National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySeveral puzzle pieces have fallen into place that are bringing us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society advances health equity by dispelling misconceptions about who gets MS, engaging underrepresented groups, providing MS information in culturally accessible and plain language (including in Spanish), developing and expanding MS specialty care, and more, thereby accelerating diagnosis and the start of disease modifying therapy. The Society's activist network grew significantly this year with more than 5,000 new voices joining its efforts and helping make significant headway in influencing legislation at the state and federal levels.Amid this environment of organizational excellence, scientific and social progress, and forward-looking investment, the National MS Society seeks candidates for the position of Chief Development Officer (CDO). The CDO oversees a newly expanded team that comprises all elements of the Society's revenue generation program, including community leadership, peer-to-peer fundraising, special events, general philanthropy / individual giving, and corporate giving as well as related strategic counsel on an organization-wide scale. This leader will contribute to the preparation of the Society's strategic plans and monitor and ensure progress while driving the ongoing evolution and optimization of this integrated, multi-functional team and leading a large, geographically dispersed staff encompassing approximately 385 positions or 50% of the Society's overall workforce.While the National MS Society will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the National MS Society.
• Twenty or more years of progressive fundraising, corporate communications, and organizational development experience, with at least 10 years in senior management.
• Knowledge of and fundamental adherence to the principles, ethics, and best practices of modern fundraising.
• Successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individual and institutional donors at the level of six to seven figures and greater.
• Experience in an organization with geographically dispersed operations.
• Ability to work independently while functioning in a matrix-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance and experience in board member engagement in collaboration with leadership staff.
• Strong business acumen including financial analysis and strategic and operational planning.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present complex ideas.
• Ability to direct and motivate staff and volunteers and create strong relationships with a wide range of Society constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of how to build diversity and inclusion in the development function.
• Proven ability to balance strategic and operational management, including hiring, coaching, and developing staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in building and enhancing advancement systems and processes.
• Experience with constituent relationship management (Salesforce experience a plus) and online meeting tools as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Diversity, Equity, & InclusionThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a movement by and for all people affected by MS. The Society wants everyone to feel respected and be empowered to bring their whole selves to work to ensure the organization makes the best decisions to achieve its mission.The Society is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is working with intentionality to build cultural competence and create a welcoming environment.
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