Location: Brookline,MA, USA
Overview
Reporting to the Director, Community Events & Partnerships and taking direction and guidance from various event leads based on role and responsibilities, as a frontline fundraiser, the Officer is responsible for revenue generation through management of a portfolio of donors, cultivating and soliciting new donors, and overall increasing giving to Dana-Farber. The Officer, Community Events & Partnerships (CEP) will play a collaborative role in the team raising $6 million+ annually through various Jimmy Fund signature events and programs. Additionally, this role will have a major focus on the logistical execution of the signature event, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, and will oversee management of the Jimmy Fund Little League program.
The Officer will manage a rapid flow of work with a need to toggle between long-term strategic priorities and time sensitive details. An ideal candidate will have an experience with frontline fundraising, event logistics, and passion for Dana-Farber's mission.
The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive training process which includes completion of online modules, shadowing colleagues, as well as hands-on learning experiences throughout the first calendar year in the role.
Embody Dana-Farber's Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; Discovery; and Equity and Inclusion 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.
This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Resume and cover letter required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission.
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.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement comprehensive event management plans for assigned event(s) and program(s) with a focus on increasing donors, recruiting new donors, and increasing giving to Dana-Farber, including but not limited to oversight of the Jimmy Fund Little League and Radio-Telethon's sustainer program
* Lead the logistical execution for the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, working alongside the Associate Director, CEP with vendors and sponsors
* Support the Sr. Associate Director, CEP on Co-Chair hosted event operations and planning
* Manage a portfolio of donors, prospects, and partners; including cultivating and soliciting new donors
* Collaborate with members of Annual Giving, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving, to identify and present opportunities to engage participants and donors even further with the Division of Philanthropy;
* Work with colleagues across the Jimmy Fund to identify best practices and areas for innovation and growth;
* Assume responsibility for special projects and other duties as necessary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may have direct supervision of interns and volunteers, but will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisor.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency required. Associates/Bachelors degree preferred. 2+ years relevant work experience required in event coordination and donor solicitation 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.
This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.
PATIENT CONTACT:
Interaction with patients as event participants and/or presenters at events.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Remote work flexibility (0-1 days onsite each week). Some travel, attending events as well as off-site meetings with participants and partners on a regular basis. Speak on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund at events as needed. Requires light lifting for event set-up. Weekend and night work is required occasionally. Attendance at signature events 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. Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.*
* All benefits subject to Institute changes
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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 characteristics protected by law.
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