Assistant Director, Recognition, Donor Experience and Engagement

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an Assistant Director for Recognition, Donor Experience and Engagement. This remote position involves managing recognition initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing donor engagement strategies. The role requires strong project management and communication skills along with a dedication to the organization's core values of compassion and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous healthcare and retirement plans

Minimum 3-weeks vacation time

Flexible work environment

Various professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in philanthropy.
• Experience working directly with donors and volunteers is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage recognition initiatives and projects to enhance donor experiences.
• Develop donor recognition systems and craft individualized recognition plans.
• Assist the department in reaching annual financial goals.

Skills

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Strong communication and human relations skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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The Assistant Director, Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement works collaboratively as a member of the Donor Experience & Engagement team and Division of Philanthropy to assist the entire Division in reaching financial goals. The Assistant Director is an innovative collaborator who drives recognition programs and initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders across the Division. Reports to the Associate Director, Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement.

The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive training process that will entail the completion of online modules, shadowing colleagues, as well as hands-on learning experiences throughout the first calendar year in the role.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; Discovery; and Equity and Inclusion every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.

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.

Application Requirements

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.

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.

• Manage Recognition initiatives and projects such as:
• Creating and implementing innovative programs and new concepts for donor recognition;
• Developing donor recognition systems through the creation and maintenance of program management tools;
• Crafting individualized recognition plans in collaboration with major gift officers;
• Preparing innovative, custom recognition gifts for donors including one-of-a-kind memorabilia, in collaboration with major gift officers;
• Creating and maintaining donor recognition displays.
• Responsible for building strong relationships with teams to provide proactive, streamlined recognition initiatives and deliverables.
• Responsible for project time tracking in QuickBase system.
• Responsible for assisting the entire department in reaching annual financial goals.
• Assume other duties as necessary.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will supervise one Officer.
• Bachelor’s degree required plus 4+ years of relevant work experience. Philanthropy experience preferred including working directly with donors and volunteers.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Project management experience, including data management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective in working with wide audiences (including highest level of Dana-Farber constituencies).
  
  

Patient Contact

No.

Working Conditions

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA, each week. Some evening and weekend work required. Local travel may be required.

Division Of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Commitment Statement

We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.

Dfci Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.*

• All benefits subject to Institute changes
  
  

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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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