This position is considered remote, up to 1 day in the office at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Officer, Community Fundraising is a key partner in maximizing Community Fundraising Event (CFE) fundraising by renewing and retaining previous CFE event-managers and streamers, and intentionally engaging with new volunteer fundraisers. This role is primarily focused on prospect management, recruitment, and new business development and will carry a portfolio of community fundraising event managers of $5K+, streamers, and special assignments as identified by the Associate Director.

The Officer will play a key role in project management for the program by managing the overall onboarding process and stewardship planning across the team. The Officer will support the growth of new business by collaborating with both the Associate and Assistant Directors on growth opportunities such as marketing and new business generation. In addition, the Officer will support the Jimmy Fund Let’s Game program by managing communications with our growing streaming community through Discord, Twitter, and email. Support of signature Event Fundraising events as needed.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery 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.

Dana-Farber is pursuing an ambitious, multi-year fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This $2 billion campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign will accelerate the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prospect Management

• In collaboration with CFE staff, raise over $3M in revenue and assist program in growing to $5M over the next 3-5 years
• Carry a robust portfolio of community fundraising event managers $5K+, plus certain special circumstances
• Onboard and support portfolio of new Community Fundraising events and renew and retain pool of inactive Community Fundraising donors by renewing event fundraising support or connecting donor to a new opportunity for giving at Dana-Farber
• Intentionally connect with entire pool of CFE donors in meaningful ways that move the relationship forward and further connect the donor to the DFCI mission

Special Projects and New Business Generation

• Design and execute a robust onboarding and stewardship plan for the CFE program. Assess and maintain YOY based on CFE manager engagement
• With the Associate Director, increase new business by researching and adding 1-3 revenue driving innovations to the program each year including but not limited to: an ambassador program, in-kind and monetary sponsorships, and a merchandise program
• Recruit new streamers and digital fundraisers to support the Jimmy Fund through outreach and recruitment events
• Support the Associate Director in the new event inquiry management and tracking process

Digital Fundraising and Streaming

• Provide program support to the Jimmy Fund Let’s Game program by managing all donor communications including Twitter and Discord
• Carry a portfolio of Jimmy Fund Let’s Game streamers and content creators. Steward, retain, and renew these supporters.
• In collaboration with staff across the team, help identify new digital fundraising event ideas and develop resources as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to Associate Director (CFE), Event Fundraising.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 3-5 years of experience in community management, event coordination, professional fundraising, or sales.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask; possess the ability to work well with all DFCI Departments and donor constituencies of all levels; manage multiple projects simultaneously; and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Aptitude and willingness to conduct one-on-one donor visits and solicitations. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote work flexibility (up to one day in the office each week). Travel and attendance at events during and evening and weekends will be expected/ required. Some light lifting for set-up also 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. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities. *

• 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 groups as protected by law.