Senior Philanthropy Program Officer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Senior Philanthropy Program Officer to cultivate and manage a portfolio of volunteer Event Managers who lead Community Fundraising Events that support Dana-Farber's mission. You will coach, steward, and grow donors, while partnering with internal teams to ensure effective event execution and reporting.

The role is fully remote with occasional on-campus time in Brookline, MA, and may involve some travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to conduct donor visits, solicitations, and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio and Prospect Management: cultivate, solicit, and manage a donor portfolio.
• Program and Event Leadership: oversee Community Events and Partnerships programs.
• Donor Stewardship and Engagement: develop stewardship plans and donor recognition.
• Strategic Collaboration: partner with Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Planned Giving.
• Operational and Administrative Oversight: schedule meetings, maintain databases, organize docs.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: track events, donor activity, and outcomes.
• Leadership and Team Support: mentor staff and lead special projects.

Skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Fundraising Expertise

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Philanthropy Program Officer plays a strategic role in driving revenue growth by cultivating, managing, and expanding a portfolio of volunteer third-party Event Managers who organize Community Fundraising Events benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These Event Managers serve as the primary leaders of their events, assuming responsibility for event planning, fundraising, participant engagement, and overall event execution. The Senior Philanthropy Program Officer provides fundraising strategies, relationship management, coaching, and stewardship to help Event Managers maximize fundraising success and deepen their long-term partnership with Dana-Farber.

The Senior Philanthropy Program Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and activating new Event Managers (i.e., new business acquisition) while managing and growing an assigned portfolio of existing Event Managers (i.e., account management)

Working collaboratively across the Community Events & Partnerships team and reporting to the Senior Director of Community Fundraising Events, the Senior Philanthropy Program Officer serves as a front-line fundraiser, responsible for developing and managing relationships with Event Managers and driving revenue growth. He/she/they will collaborate closely with the Operations team to support effective third-party event execution, financial processing, reporting, and other operational functions needed for third-party events and Event Manager stewardship.

This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Brookline, MA. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Portfolio and Prospect Management: Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and external partners. Develop and implement strategies to increase donor participation and maximize fundraising results.
• Program and Event Leadership: Oversee and manage Community Events and Partnerships programs, including recruitment, stewardship, and event logistics. Take the lead on specific aspects of signature events, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Donor Stewardship and Engagement: Develop and execute comprehensive stewardship plans, including benefit mailings, newsletters, and donor recognition events. Serve as the primary contact for high-value teams and donors, providing personalized communication and support.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with teams such as Annual Giving, Jimmy Fund, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving to identify opportunities for deeper donor engagement and to align efforts across the Division of Philanthropy. Collaborate on the development of marketing strategies and communication plans for participants.
• Operational and Administrative Oversight: Provide high-level administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, and organizing event-related documents. Serve as a liaison to internal teams and assist with division-wide responsibilities, such as processing matching gifts and handling prospect assignments.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, track, and analyze data related to events, donor activities, and fundraising outcomes. Prepare detailed reports to provide insights and inform strategic decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Support: Contribute to a collaborative and productive team environment by mentoring junior staff, supporting team responsibilities, and leading special projects or initiatives that enhance donor experiences and organizational success.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread, present information clearly, and engage in public speaking. Strong ability to tailor communication for diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, and organizational leadership.
• Fundraising Expertise: Proven ability to conduct one-on-one donor visits, solicitations, and relationship-building to support high-level fundraising goals. Demonstrated experience in developing strategies to increase donor participation and engagement.

Minimum Job Qualifications

HS or equivalent.3 years of experience required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Patient Contact: None

Special Working Conditions: This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. Some local or domestic travel, and evening/weekend and overtime work may be required. Some lifting required for events.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusiveenvironment 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 compassionateprofessionals, 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.

EEO Poster.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,800.00 - $78,200.00