Assistant, Major Gifts

Job Overview

The Assistant provides administrative support to three fundraisers on Major Gifts which raises funds from individuals, families, and family foundations for priorities in research and care across Dana‑Farber. This role includes data entry, drafting and managing correspondence, processing gifts, calendaring, making travel arrangements, and event support as appropriate, in addition to other administrative duties as assigned. The ability to multitask with a high degree of attention to detail is required.

Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

Reports to three Associate Director III's, Major Gifts. Internal title:
Assistant, Individual Giving.

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

Resume and cover letter required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission.

• Data entry, attention to detail, and quality control are key to function.
• Calendar management.
• Meeting prep, note taking, and follow-up.
• Draft and proof correspondence and similar materials.
• Timely response to internal and external inquiries.
• Maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgement with sensitive information.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred. No experience required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong orientation to customer service and attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of projects and multitask in a fast‑paced organization. Directed and self‑starting attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and work with a variety of personalities. Strong computer skills.

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Salary: $26.82/hour

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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