The Senior Director, Recognition and Stewardship works collaboratively as a member of the Division of Philanthropy to assist their manager, the Assistant Vice President of Donor Experience & Engagement, with coordination of donor recognition and stewardship strategy, policy, and programs for VIP donor base consisting of individual, foundation, corporate, and historic donors. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals. Will also take direction and guidance from the Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer and the Associate Vice President, Campaigns and Donor Experience & Engagement.

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.

• Lead cultivation, recognition, and stewardship strategies for transformational, principal, and major donors and constituencies, and oversee implementation of all components, in coordination with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and senior management group.

• Oversee all recognition and stewardship policies for the Division of Philanthropy and manage exception requests from donors. Evaluate current policies and recommend updates that will support Dana-Farber’s future strategic initiatives and campaigns.

• Assess donor impact and effectiveness of all recognition and stewardship programs; monitor and benchmark practices of peer institutions; and propose program enhancements, as needed.

• Oversee Dana-Farber’s gift agreements process and draft highly technical, complex gift agreements.

• Manage donor naming and giving opportunities including centers, programs, and departments; named space, signage, and recognition displays across our campuses; named faculty positions; funds for faculty support, research, and capital projects; and opportunities to support future strategic initiatives.

• Oversee the gift acknowledgement process for all major/Trustee/VIP gifts and the financial reporting process for all endowed funds in collaboration with the Associate Director.

• Manage the recognition-related budget process for Donor Experience & Engagement; provide counsel to teams on their recognition budgets; accountable for executing all recognition projects within budget and on time, and for securing the best value from vendors.

• Oversee all stewardship writing for the President and CEO. Review gift announcements, executive correspondence, and Philanthropy event speaking points.

• Act as the main Philanthropy liaison with Harvard Medical School.

• Provide supervision, training, professional development, and growth opportunities for staff.

• Assume other duties as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises a team of 13, including three direct reports: one Director, one Associate Director, and one Assistant Director.

• High school diploma or equivalency required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 8+ years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a Philanthropy setting.

• Previous direct report and personnel management experience required.

• Philanthropy, volunteer, and direct donor contact experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Superior writing/editing, managerial, project management, and change management skills required

• Strong customer service, verbal communications, and donor recognition and stewardship knowledge/background required

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required

• Experience writing and/or negotiating complex agreements or contracts strongly preferred

• Experience navigating complex and highly matrixed organizations strongly preferred

• Must be effective in working with wide audiences, including the highest level of Dana-Farber constituents and senior members of Dana-Farber leadership

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. Some early-morning, evening and weekend work required. Local travel may be 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

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

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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