Account Manager/Writer, Philanthropy Communications at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job ID:21809

Location:10 Brookline Place West,

Brookline,
MA 02445


Category:Development/Fundraising

Employment Type:Full time

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Serve as the Account Manager/writer lead on assigned fundraising teams. Develop marketing materials to support events managed by Donor Relations, including all Behind the Breakthroughs events, annual Dana-Farber Presidential Symposium, annual Palm Beach events, Chief Scientific Officer Forum, selected stewardship and recognition events, and all communication aspects of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers Executive Council (SSCEC) events. The Account Manager/writer will also work on Division projects as assigned, which could include creating collateral materials and content for various platforms, as well as researching, writing, and editing a variety of marketing materials to support the needs of the Division of Philanthropy in raising more than $300 million annually. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching its 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:

• Develop and execute communications strategies that support donor stewardship, recognition, and cultivation - support events in particular. Materials include invitations, program books, hand-out materials, database management, and more.


• Serve as Philanthropy Communications main account contact with assigned Donor Relations staff including the Assistant Vice President, Senior Associate Director, Assistant and Associate Directors, and event officers, as well as volunteers, physicians and donors. Supports other fundraising teams, as needed.


• Create and executes Philanthropy Communications strategies and materials supporting for Behind the Breakthroughs events, annual Dana-Farber Presidential Symposium, annual Palm Beach events, Chief Scientific Officer Forum, selected stewardship and recognition events, and all communication aspects of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers Executive Council (SSCEC) events.


• Support stewardship, recognition and cultivation events and activities, and additional projects as assigned.


• Develop communications plans for each event, including analysis of the previous year and recommendations for future strategies, tactics, and timelines.


• Oversee creative execution of projects and provide the copywriting, editing and proof-reading for all written materials and marketing collateral.


• Provide project management and collaborate as a strategic partner with Donor Relations and other fundraising teams to ensure marketing projects are completed on point, on time, and on budget.


• Collaborate with Philanthropy Communications and Digital Marketing colleagues (design, web developers, photography, and production staff) to develop effective creative strategies and smoothly execute projects.


• As assigned, research, write, and edit a variety of marketing communications materials to support the needs of the Division of Philanthropy. Specific writing and marketing assignments include, but are not limited to:

• Articles for donor newsletters and publications that include Impact, and other print and online/email newsletters (adhering to AP style)


• Copywriting (print, online, social media), brochures, collateral, website copy, email blasts, e-newsletters, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to Associate Director, Philanthropy Communications. There is no supervisory responsibility for this position. This individual will work with a variety of individuals throughout the Institute, including Donor Relations personnel, prospect managers, team contacts and directors, and other service unit contacts and directors.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field required. One to two years of event support, marketing and copywriting experience in an agency, non-profit, or related industry required. Experience in a Philanthropy setting preferred, particularly marketing or communications. Experience in the Healthcare sector also preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong creativity, strong writing abilities - including collateral production, strong proof-reading and editing skills, capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing client service excellence to multiple teams. A full understanding of consumer behaviors, marketing, advertising and other creative professional experience. Also requires donor relations and stewardship experience, event/project management experience, excellent organizational skills, proficiency in interpersonal business communications and listening skills, strategic marketing and event support planning.

Mastery of Zoom, Microsoft and Apple technology including Outlook, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, and related software programs 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 and activities assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events and overall marketing. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote work in part of 2021, typical office setting.

* 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

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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:21809

Location:10 Brookline Place West,

Brookline,
MA 02445


Category:Development/Fundraising

Employment Type:Full time

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