WHO WE ARE:
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning.
Job Summary:
The Regional Development Coordinator (Midwest) provides comprehensive administrative support to the Midwest Regional Vice President (RVP) , playing a key role in driving regional communications, create conditions for fundraising success and operational efficiency. They contribute to regional success through event and volunteer engagement ad-hoc support , trustee engagement, and collecting data points that track revenue and volunteer metrics. This role ensures operational efficiency and alignment through high touch collaborati on with internal stakeholders to deliver insights that inform regional development priorities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Regional Vice President (RVP) , including calendar management, meeting coordination, CRM data entry, regional revenue tracking, and coordination of logistics for Society travel .
Internal Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the Regional Vice President and local Executive Directors, provid e clear and timely communication on development plans and priorities ; consistent information is shared across the regional team . Can provide insights for improvements that strengthen communications across regions.
Trustees Communication Support: Collaborate with the Regional Vice President, regional Executive Directors , and the Director of Development Strategy to gather relevant and timely information and then distribute key messaging for board meetings across the region , provide update d materials to BoardEffect , and support the tracking of key next steps to ensure the delivery of clear and consistent communications to local board members on a rolling basis from both a National Org lens and a local lens.
Event Coordinat ion and Volunteer Engagement: As directed by the RVP, and in collaboration with the VP, Event Experience and Operations, provide ad hoc support when gaps arise in the region for volunteer engagement and event coordination. These duties may include but are not limited to RSVP management, volunteer recruitment, vendor coordination, ordering and distribution of supplies, and supporting the development of executive briefings for CEO or CDO involvement.
Reporting & Tracking: Pull and deliver reports on regional fundraising progress against regional goals, regional KPIs, volunteer engagement metrics, and event outcomes, to support the prepar ation of quarterly reports for the Regional Vice President and Senior Vice President of Regional Development.
Special Development Projects: Support deliverables or milestones of other Development special projects as needed.
What We're Looking For:
2-3 year s of administrative , fundraising, or customer service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or development setting.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in correspondence and data entry.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Comfortable supporting event logistics , donor mailings, and general office tasks.
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Location Requirement:
This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies).
Preferred location(s): Southfield, MI (Detroit, MI)
Compensation | Benefits:
The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $52,000-$59,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's?geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.
You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings. Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people!
We're committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths - whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey.
This position is classified as Partner - Professional.
The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your resume, and any other documents required, to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!
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