Development Manager

The Lymphoma Research Foundation seeks a career-minded professional to join the team as a Development Manager to support the Development Department.

Located in New York City, the Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services. The Foundation’s mission is to realize the promise of science to eradicate lymphoma and serve the community touched by this disease.

The Lymphoma Research Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for lymphoma, the most common form of blood cancer, by funding biomedical research and supporting the next generation of lymphoma researchers. With the guidance of the Foundation’s prestigious Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which is comprised of 45 of the world’s leading lymphoma experts, the Foundation invests in the research projects and scientists that have the greatest potential to improve our understanding of lymphomas and lead to improved treatment options for patients.

To date, the Foundation has funded more than $86.4 million in research focused on the origins and treatment of lymphoma.

Through comprehensive disease guides and publications, in-person conferences, and online resources, the Foundation provides education for people with lymphoma, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. A robust suite of Foundation patient services provides direct support to people who have received a lymphoma diagnosis. These services include the national Lymphoma Helpline, a Clinical Trials Information Service, Lymphoma Support Network, and patient aid grant program.

An industry leader in digital communications, the Foundation maintains a strong presence on multiple social media platforms and has won national awards for its innovative use of social media to educate cancer patients. The Foundation developed a first of its kind mobile app for people with lymphoma which was recognized by Apple as one of the best medical apps in the country.

The Foundation also provides continuing medical education programs designed to increase the knowledge, skills and performance of healthcare professionals who treat and care for people with lymphoma.

For more information about the Foundation please visit lymphoma.org.

The Development Manager position will report to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving. Work location will be determined by geographic proximity. Applicants based in the New York Metropolitan Area will be expected to work on-site at the Foundation’s headquarters; all other applicants will be fully remote. Preference will be given to candidates located in Miami/South Florida, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Los Angeles.

Please note that the organization utilizes a flex schedule, and all New York-based staff are required to work in the office weekly Tuesday-Thursday; staff may elect to work remotely Mondays and Fridays. The salary range for this exempt position is $55,000-$65,000 annually, based on applicable skills and experience. The organization also offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented professional with 2-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising and/or event management. This organized self-starter should be able to confidently manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service and communication with external stakeholders. They will be effective working independently but comfortable communicating regularly with donors, volunteers, and Foundation leadership.

The candidate should be a natural problem-solver who proactively researches solutions to challenges and identifies new opportunities for the Foundation while valuing the experience of those around them.

• Manage the Foundation’s Fundraise Your Way program of donor-initiated fundraising events and achieve annual fundraising and…