Assistant, Corporate & Foundation Relations at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job ID:21786

Location:10 Brookline Place West,

Brookline,
MA 02445


Category:Development/Fundraising

Employment Type:Full time

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant provides administrative support to one Senior Director and one Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations (C&F), including managing daily team operations, composing original written materials, undertaking special projects and representing the department across the Division and the Institute. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

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 currently in the quiet phase of its campaign the largest and most ambitious fundraising effort in the Institute's history; one that will serve as a catalyst, enabling the Institute to change the landscape of cancer medicine and, ultimately, eradicate the disease.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compose original internal and external correspondence including briefings, call reports, cover letters, acknowledgments, communication about publications, and other correspondence; type, format, proofread/edit, and email/fax/mail correspondence;


• Assist in the production of written material, such as funding proposals;


• Work with C&F staff, Institute staff, physicians and fellows for collection and preparation of proposal components, e.g. budgets, attachments, supporting documents, etc.;


• Steward C&F proposals and correspondence through approval and signature process, including travel to and from Institute for signature pick-up and delivery, and sometimes act as liaison to office of President and CEO and principal investigators;


• Update and maintain acknowledgment log to ensure timely recognition of gifts;


• Perform data entry in fundraising system, including donor contacts and information about gifts/pledges, visits and communication; maintain central files;


• Utilize prospect management tracking system and reports due database to manage team interactions with donors on a regular basis;


• Identify and track funding opportunities and prepare written summaries for circulation; compile appropriate opportunities as requested into spreadsheets for meetings with faculty and fellows;


• Research pledge histories and grant requirements for donor correspondence as assigned;


• Schedule meetings and donor visits and help to successfully execute these events by completing various tasks, including reserving space and parking, ordering food, overseeing set-up and operation of audio/visual equipment and staffing the meetings/events;


• Copy and scan materials, email/fax, answer phones, facilitate reimbursements, etc.;


• Interact with Institute senior staff, physicians, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and prospects on highly confidential matters;


• Respond to calls and visits from donors, prospective donors, volunteers and sponsors; determine priority of the situation; suggest response and refer to/inform supervisor as appropriate;


• Assist with or manage special projects, such as the proactive monitoring of C&F Facebook page and the drafting of comments in response to C&F donors' social media posts, as assigned;


• Coordinate across internal teams to advance Division-wide financial and administrative goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to one Senior Director and one Director of C&F. This position does not have any supervisory responsibility and will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisors. However, independent decision-making on day-to-day tasks, initiative and good judgment are required for dealing with Institute donors, trustees, and senior staff involving confidential information.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree and/or administrative training degree required. As this level position is often considered a "base" for someone pursuing a Philanthropy career, a Bachelor's degree is preferred. A minimum of 0-2 years of administrative experience is necessary and previous Philanthropy experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary with a strong orientation to customer service. Superior organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of projects at once are key. Directed and self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and work with a variety of personalities. Solid computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office Suite products is absolutely necessary. High degree of confidentiality must always be exercised.

This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office setting. Some overtime may be required.

* To protect the health and safety of our patients and staff, in person donor visits and travel are on hold and will resume in accordance with Institute guidelines.

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 anddiversityofeveryindividualwithin our community. Ourcollective voices - donors,volunteers,staff, and patients alike - allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed tobeinga place ofinclusivity,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 9 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 moreabout working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

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.

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Job ID:21786

Location:10 Brookline Place West,

Brookline,
MA 02445


Category:Development/Fundraising

Employment Type:Full time

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