Strategic Philanthropy Communications Lead (Remote)

Dana; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA is seeking an Assistant Director of Philanthropy Communication to lead marketing strategies for the Principal & Major Gifts team. You will supervise an Account Manager/Writer and collaborate with Donor Relations and Digital Marketing to meet fundraising goals.

The role involves creating collateral, researching and writing materials, and managing campaigns for multi‑million donor programs, focusing on clear, impactful storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years writing and marketing for development preferred; in a Principal and Major Gifts, Donor Relations, or capital campaign setting.
• Proposal writing experience preferred. Supervisory experience required.
• Strong marketing and advertising experience, strong writing and editing abilities including writing proposals, staff management, strong project management experience, and branding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing and comprehensive marketing efforts to support fundraising by the Principal & Major Gifts teams with major donor proposals and materials.
• Serve as main account lead for PMG programs to support revenue goals and donor growth.
• Provide research, writing, editing, and project management for proposals, collateral, and donor communications.
• Supervise and support one Account Manager/Writer and coordinate with Donor Relations and Digital Marketing teams.

Skills

Writing

Marketing

Proposal writing

Staff management

Project management

Branding

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, or related field

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA is seeking an Assistant Director of Philanthropy Communication to lead marketing strategies for the Principal & Major Gifts team. You will supervise an Account Manager/Writer and collaborate with Donor Relations and Digital Marketing to meet fundraising goals.

The role involves creating collateral, researching and writing materials, and managing campaigns for multi‑million donor programs, focusing on clear, impactful storytelling.