EVP, Fundraising Strategy & Operations

About this role

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.

Serving as the primary internal operations officer for the Development pillar, this role architects the critical infrastructure, systems, and processes that power transformational revenue growth. By unifying campaign management, constituent relations, data analytics, and gift processing under one cohesive vision, this leader ensures seamless, data-driven fundraising execution. Ultimately, the position optimizes the internal fundraising engine, equipping the organization to scale revenue while enabling frontline teams to focus exclusively on maximizing philanthropic impact.

This is a 100% remote role.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:      

• Strategic Team Leadership & Management   Provide   visionary   leadership and direction to   a   strategic operations function   focused on Campaign Management,   Constituent Management, and Development Services .    Foster cross-functional alignment to ensure teams are collaborating effectively to support fundraising   operations .   30%  

• Operational Strategy & Infrastructure   Develop and implement the overarching operations strategy, driving continuous process improvement to   eliminate   bottlenecks. Partner with the leadership of Marketing and Information Technology to   optimize   CRM workflows, gift processing, and the broader technical infrastructure to ensure strict compliance and accuracy.   25%  

• Fundraising Enablement & Campaign Execution   Guide   the overarching systems for donor moves management, pipeline reporting, and stewardship to ensure highly curated and smooth donor journeys. Oversee campaign management execution to   establish   early momentum with priority and brand projects working to build fundraising from there, rather than achieving goals simply by integrating into a campaign priority.   20%  

• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence   Champion a data-informed culture by leading analytics initiatives to inform donor segmentation, portfolio assignments, and rigorous ROI analysis of fundraising activities. Translate complex data sets into actionable, strategic insights for executive decision-making.   15%  

• Financial Planning & Budget Oversight   Collaborate closely with finance teams to forecast revenue,   monitor   departmental expense budgets, and report comprehensively on performance metrics to senior leadership and the board. Balance cost, risk, and long-term impact   in   all strategic and financial analysis .   10%  

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:      

• Minimum Degree Required:   ​ Bachelor's Degree ​    

• Preferred Degree:   ​ Bachelor's Degree ​    

• Years of experience :    10 + years   e xperienced leading development operations and strategy across multiple fundraising channels .  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:     

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight, vision, and leadership to large   teams in   complex   environments .  

• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset.  

• Expertise   in fundraising operations and awareness of key industry issues.  

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple   long ‑ term , complex initiatives simultaneously.  

• Effective interpersonal skills to influence and align cross-functional teams.  

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.  

• Advanced   proficiency   with CRMs and data visualization tools.  

• Results-oriented leader skilled in setting goals and driving high performance.  

• Experience developing, implementing, and   monitoring   strategic plans and reporting progress to senior leaders.  

• Strong strategic and financial analysis skills, with the ability to balance cost, risk, and   long ‑ term   impact.  

• High degree   of   professionalism, diplomacy, and political savvy.  

• Flexibility and skill in resolving conflicts among individuals and groups.  

• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and address concerns with tact and composure.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:    

Regular travel, including evening and weekend work   required  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:      

Work setting is in typical  office  and/or home-based  office .  

The starting rate is $206,000 to $270,000 annual. 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. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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