Director, Foundation Relations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Brookline, MA

8d • $146,500 - $177,500 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Foundation Relations, the Director, Foundation Relations is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and management of a portfolio of approximately 100 $100,000+ prospects.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 8+ years’ relevant work experience
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and managerial capabilities, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks are required
• Public speaking experience and effectiveness necessary
• Must exercise significant judgment and discretion in working with prospects and Institute staff

Nice To Haves

• Foundation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closing of $3M-$5M+ worth of gifts and grants annually
• Work with Assistant Vice President, high-level management, physicians, researchers, trustees, volunteer leadership, and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall foundation solicitation efforts and strategy for assigned areas
• Work with colleagues within the Jimmy Fund, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Principal Gifts, and Transformational Giving teams to build, manage, and sustain a major gifts program
• Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals as determined by Vice President of Community, Institutional & Annual Giving and Assistant Vice President, Foundation Relations
• Represent Dana-Farber at off-site presentations and meetings
• Travel as appropriate to meet with prospects and volunteers
• Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees