Associate Director, Foundation Relations Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA

Associate Director, Foundation Relations

Job
-7862

Location:

10 Brookline Place, BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Category:

Development/Fundraising

Employment Type:

Full time

Work Location:

Remote: occasional onsite

Salary/Pay Rate:$98,500.00 - $ per year

The Associate Director, Foundation Relations is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and management of a portfolio of prospects and donors and the closing of $2+ million annually in gifts and grants. This position works closely with the Senior Director, Foundation Relations; program leaders and staff; researchers; and teams across the Division of Philanthropy to coordinate prospect management activity and manage overall foundation fundraising efforts for assigned areas.

Specifically, for assigned areas, the position identifies funding opportunities and pairs them with eligible applicants; submits proposals and reports; organizes and facilitates foundation donor visits and drafts subsequent call reports; reports progress on goals to supervisor and Foundation Relations leadership; represents Dana-Farber at off-site presentations and meetings; and travels as appropriate to meet with prospects/donors. Responsible for assisting the entire Division of Philanthropy with reaching financial goals.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Personal Solicitation:
  May personally solicit a set number of prospects to raise incremental revenue for Dana-Farber. Identify and research prospects, solicit prospects for increased commitments, qualify and steward prospects, and prepare and submit proposals while tracking results.
• Reporting:
  Report progress on goals and responsibilities to the department; produce analysis of personal solicitation effectiveness. Coordinate with Information Systems staff for reporting and prospect tracking. Generate Call Reports.
• Programmatic:
  Assist with implementation of comprehensive prospect management plan.
• Other Activities as Needed

• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Organization:
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Solid organizational, project management, and multi-tasking abilities skills, with an aptitude for prioritizing tasks. Strong attention to detail. Effective and efficient time-management abilities. Strong ability to be resourceful and self-initiate tasks.
• Judgement:
  Exceptional ability to exercise judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act with discretion when working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Data Analysis:
  Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used for decision-making.
• Computer Literacy:
  Strong knowledge of development databases, and Microsoft Office applications, with excellent Excel skills.

Bachelor's degree required. 6+ years of relevant work experience.

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This position's work location isfully remote with occasionaltimeon-campusin

Brookline, MA.The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

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.

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,…