Senior Philanthropy Officer

ABOUT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Every diagnosis is unique and puts lives  must stop breast cancer in its tracks, and research is the answer. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in a wide range of research—including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis—because each area of investigation informs another, propelling us toward the solutions we urgently need .

We convene and connect the best minds in science—giving them the opportunity to pursue their most innovative ideas. Our combination of investment and cross-disciplinary collaboration accelerates the entire field and builds momentum for new discoveries. BCRF-funded investigators have been behind every major breakthrough in breast cancer research, and the field is moving faster than ever. We are fueling the world’s most promising research and we can’t stop now.

In this newly created role, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will bring principal and major gift-level fundraising and portfolio management expertise to BCRF , serving as a gift officer on the major gifts team, and a strategic thought partner and portfolio manager to BCRF’s President & CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) . Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, th e Senior Philanthropy Officer will be a critical member of the growing Major Gifts team as the organization enters its first ever campaign.

This role offers a great opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and high-net-worth donor s, while engaging i n a variety of strategic and tactical work streams within the organization . In the future, it is anticipated that the Senior Philanthropy Officer could also manage their own donor portfolio of gifts at and above the $25,000 level.

This position is based in New York, New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week.

Serve as a strategic lead and tactical partner in managing the President & CEO’s (“CEO”) and CPO’s donor portfolio s , ensuring timely and thoughtful engagement through proactive moves management, outreach planning and coordination , and seamless coordination of cultivation and ste ward ship activities

Execute comprehensive donor meeting strategy and preparation for CEO and CPO , including but not limited to , conducting donor research, preparing meeting briefings and materials , and developing ask and follow up strategies and communications

Collaborate on donor strategy and tactical support including, but not limited to, working with colleagues in the Development & Events department on meaningful donor touchpoints and opportunities for the CEO and joining meetings as appropriate

Oversee and manage all weekly development related and stewardship communications from the CEO

Participate as an active member of the Major Gifts team by engaging in all Major Gifts team meetings and activities , and working closely with other gift officers to ensure alignment across donor engagement

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CPO , providing counsel on donor engagement and solicitation strategies

Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors on behalf of the CEO , ensuring a personalized high-touch engagement experience that deepens their commitment to BCRF

As a member of the BCRF Development & Events team, actively participate in discussions to align major donor strategies, events, and other donor-facing activities

As needed, partner with other departments within BCRF on special projects

You are a results-oriented fundraiser, grounded in best major gifts practices, with a successful track record over several years of securing six and seven figure gifts . You can develop and implement strategies and processes to identify , cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of high-capacity prospects and donors . You have a passion for the mission and work of BCRF.

In addition, you have the following qualifications and experience…