Assistant Director, Community and Annual Giving

				Overview:

The Assistant Director of Community and Annual Giving is responsible for managing team projects and operations, which include reporting; database management; and the tracking of Jimmy Fund and Annual Giving teams' activity and giving. The position will provide new and improved tools, analysis, and reporting in support of team planning and manage special projects as applicable. The Assistant Director will also manage seasonal initiatives and provide additional staffing support to critical programs at targeted times of year. The Assistant Director will report to the Vice President of Community, Institutional & Annual Giving and will also work closely with the VP of the Jimmy Fund to build, manage, and sustain the teams' fundraising operations. Support the Division and Institute's ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse community. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

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:

Special Projects 

* Partner with VPs and AVPs on complex projects, such as cross-functional initiatives, seasonal campaigns and anniversary celebrations.

Staffing

* Provide staffing support for Jimmy Fund events and Annual Giving including participation in targeted events and oversight of programs and portfolios on a seasonal basis and as needed. 

Strategic Planning & Reporting

* Partner with VPs and Assistant Vice Presidents of Annual Giving, Peer to Peer Fundraising and Community Events and Partnerships to coordinate strategic goal setting process across all fundraising areas, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with organizational objectives.
* Partner with F&RM and IS to ensure accurate tracking of KPIs.
* Oversee cross-team reporting, infrastructure and dashboards; ensure timely, accurate access to fundraising metrics for decision-making and revenue forecasting to the department.
* Identify data gaps and opportunities for optimization across the Division; develop strategic recommendations grounded in analysis.
* Work with Information Services, Prospect Research, and Prospect Managers to develop, analyze, and monitor tracking tools for Jimmy Fund prospects.
* Maintain existing reports while monitoring and addressing Jimmy Fund and Annual Giving's reporting needs as they arise, in collaboration with Prospect Managers, Senior Associate Director in Annual Giving, AVPs and VPs. 
* Represent the Jimmy Fund and Annual Giving teams' interests in cross-Division dialogue on reporting and tracking projects.

Process & Operational Excellence

* Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and redundancies in systems and workflows. Develop and implement streamlined processes that enhance team effectiveness, clarity, and collaboration across the Division.
* Take a lead role in training new team members on Jimmy Fund and Annual Giving's business rules and practices.
* Manage the Jimmy Fund and Annual Giving budget process and lead budget meetings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required plus 4+ years of relevant work experience. Preference for candidates with previous project management experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; and discretion are necessary. Ability to handle multiple tasks and complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Effectiveness in working with a variety of audiences and strong customer service are key. Demonstrated ability to navigate databases and reporting; to sort, synthesize, and communicate data; and to meet deadlines is essential. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel proficiency, is required. Ability to translate data into visual representations a plus. Understanding of Foundations Relations and Corporate Partnerships' policies and practices a plus.

PATIENT CONTACT: 

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WORKING CONDITIONS: 

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. Some evening and weekend work may be required during peak times. Some local travel primarily in MA - personal car not 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 Adva
			

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