Chief Philanthropy Communications & Marketing Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Vice President of Philanthropy Communications & Marketing to lead strategy for communications, marketing, digital engagement, media and brand management in the Division of Philanthropy. This onsite role in Brookline, MA with up to one remote day requires strong enterprise thinking and donor-focused leadership to advance fundraising goals.

The role oversees over 40 staff, sets priorities, and partners across institutional channels to ensure brand standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, marketing, business or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, donor relations, digital/web strategy, or fundraising marketing.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy for philanthropy communications, integrated marketing, media relations and digital engagement to support fundraising growth for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.
• Oversee donor-facing and public-facing philanthropy communications including publications, websites, email marketing, social media, digital advertising, and campaigns.
• Establish annual marketing and communication goals aligned with division and institutional objectives and evaluate performance using data and brand impact.
• Provide executive leadership for major functional areas and supervise a large staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on branding, trademarks, and donor recognition processes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic marketing

Brand strategy

Donor engagement

Data-driven decisions

Budget oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Vice President of Philanthropy Communications & Marketing to lead strategy for communications, marketing, digital engagement, media and brand management in the Division of Philanthropy. This onsite role in Brookline, MA with up to one remote day requires strong enterprise thinking and donor-focused leadership to advance fundraising goals.

The role oversees over 40 staff, sets priorities, and partners across institutional channels to ensure brand standards and