Director, Foundation Relations

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.

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Shares supervision of one Assistant.

Minimum Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 8+ years’ relevant work experience. Foundation experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

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.

Patient Contact

No.

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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 characteristics protected by law.

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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).

$146,500.00 - $177,500.00