Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago
Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy Brand Communications
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy Brand Communications will lead the brand communications strategy and initiatives for philanthropic audiences, managing a team to produce over 1400 projects annually while ensuring alignment with the DFCI brand and engagement goals.
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Responsibilities
Manage a 17-person brand communications team (including creative, editorial and brand content, and media relations) responsible for the development of brand communications strategy and initiatives to produce more than 1400 projects annually
Lead strategy to ensure consistency and optimization of philanthropy brand communications and marketing initiatives across fundraising teams
Ensure that the philanthropy brand communications team is working collaboratively and effectively with one another, the Philanthropy Communications and Marketing department, and the entire Division of Philanthropy, providing quality client service, and ensuring that processes and procedures are effective so the goals of the Division are met and exceeded
Provide professional development and growth/learning opportunities for all staff
Partner with the Assistant Vice President of Integrated Philanthropy Marketing to execute the Division’s direct marketing, brand marketing, web, email marketing, social media, SEM/digital advertising, OOH, and mobile marketing strategies, working closely with Philanthropy’s Information Services and DFCI Communications colleagues, as appropriate to ensure brand consistency and optimize audience engagement
Support joint team initiatives and create effective collaboration and processes between creative and Integrated Philanthropy Marketing
Partner with the Philanthropy Leadership Team (PLT) to support Division goals and collaboration
Oversee creative production of Philanthropy publications, printed materials, and advertising, including: Impact in print and online, printed and electronic brochures, newsletters, appeals, broadcast e-mails, ads, fundraising and event collateral, videos, media clips, messaging/content creation/content repository, etc
Lead and ensure brand consistency and optimization for division-wide brand marketing projects, including Jimmy Fund brand campaigns and other Campaign-level initiatives
Oversee the research, writing, and editing of a variety of documents about the Institute’s clinics, research laboratories, and overall mission using clear, concise language that is easily understood by a lay audience
Serve as a key liaison to DFCI Communications
Manage brand communications budget and provide counsel to other units within the Division on their brand communications-related budgets
Establish and manage relationships with vendors, agencies, and/or freelancers, as appropriate
Special projects, as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in philanthropy, marketing, communications, advertising, writing, or publications required
Bachelor's degree required
Significant management experience required
Needs ability to see the big picture, provide excellent attention to detail, multitask, meet all deadlines, stay on budget, and provide creative work, quality client service, and strategic counsel to all units in the Division
Must successfully manage many projects with short-term and long-term deadlines simultaneously
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (145)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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