Assistant Director, Strategic Philanthropic Partnerships

The Assistant Director, Strategic Philanthropic Partnerships works closely with the Senior Director, Strategic Philanthropic Partnerships to sustain and amplify existing key strategic philanthropic partners, and identify, grow, and manage new strategic relationships to advance and achieve Institute and Division goals. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Institute’s largest donor, the Pan-Mass Challenge to maximize the value and effectiveness of the working relationship and identify and implement opportunities for growth.

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative and Programmatic Support: Support leadership by assisting with correspondence, scheduling, agendas, and compiling/creating meeting materials. Serve as a main point of contact with staff in other teams on behalf of team.

Data Management: Serve as a “super user” of our databases and reporting software and demonstrate expertise with and understanding of the best uses of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other management information, productivity, and tracking systems used by the Division of Philanthropy. Maintain confidentiality.

Communication: Compose, type, and mail correspondence, memos, and reports. Design and produce written material including charts, proposals, and presentations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading skills.

Organization: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Solid organizational, project management, and multi-tasking abilities skills, with an aptitude for prioritizing tasks. Strong attention to detail. Effective and efficient time-management abilities. Strong ability to be resourceful and self-initiate tasks.

Judgement: Exceptional ability to exercise judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act with discretion when working with a variety of stakeholders.

Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used for decision-making. 

Computer Literacy: Strong knowledge of development databases, and Microsoft Office applications, with excellent Excel skills.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. 4+ years of relevant work experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

None

Special Working Conditions:

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).

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).

$85,900.00 - $103,600.00

Why work here?

With a career at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you play an important role in helping to fulfill our mission and ultimate goal: the eradication of cancer and related diseases. We are ranked as one of the nation's best midsize employers and offer exciting jobs and careers to match your skills, interests, and passions.

About Us

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.