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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy · 1 day ago

Development Specialist (Fundraising & Data Operations)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing cancer treatment through innovative immune therapies. The Development Specialist plays a crucial role in managing data and providing logistical support to drive revenue generation goals, ensuring data integrity and supporting fundraising campaigns.

Health CarePersonal HealthTherapeutics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary, expert administrator for PICI’s donor database (Salesforce), responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and overall data hygiene

Design, implement, and maintain sophisticated tracking systems for PICI's expanded network of 'non-traditional' constituents, ensuring comprehensive data capture for venture investors, portfolio company founders, industry partners, and strategic corporate alliances

Develop and manage data imports/exports, segmentation queries, and custom reports to support all Advancement team activities, ensuring a single, accurate source of truth for all constituent interactions

Provide comprehensive logistical and data management support for the planning, silent phase, and public launch of the PICI fundraising campaign

Maintain real-time tracking of the campaign pipeline, accurately reflecting prospect moves management stages and commitment amounts

Generate and analyze critical campaign metrics, including campaign pyramid reporting, gift forecasting, commitment pacing, and pledge fulfillment tracking to inform leadership decision-making

Coordinate with the Finance department to ensure seamless reconciliation of committed and received funds

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the COAO and other members of the PICI team

Manage and coordinate complex meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and pre- and post-meeting logistics for principal prospects

Develop detailed briefing books and background materials for all major prospect meetings, synthesizing biographical, philanthropic, and venture-related data into actionable intelligence

Oversee the formal moves management process within the CRM, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all prospect interactions and next steps

Lead the production of timely, accurate, and highly personalized stewardship reports and gift acknowledgments

Draft and produce tailored impact reports for major donors and partners that effectively synthesize and highlight both PICI's core scientific breakthroughs and the measurable commercial and venture success metrics of its portfolio companies and research initiatives

Maintain a system for tracking and reporting on the impact of specific gifts and restricted funds

Execute targeted and proactive prospect research using specialized tools like WealthEngine, PitchBook, and other industry intelligence platforms

Focus research efforts on identifying new prospective partners, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, strategic corporate partners, and impact investors aligned with PICI's mission

Develop detailed prospect profiles and capacity ratings to support prospect identification and assignment meetings

Qualification

SalesforceData managementMicrosoft Office SuiteVenture capital terminologyProspect researchAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborative spirit

Required

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit development operations, development services, or a related data management role, preferably within a complex organization like an academic institution, research center, or life sciences focused non-profit

Demonstrated expertise and comfort serving as a primary administrator/super-user for a major CRM platform (Salesforce strongly preferred; Raiser's Edge accepted). Must possess the ability to manage complex data sets, including revenue, constituent details, and relationship tracking, beyond simple philanthropic donations

Exceptional attention to detail and proven organizational skills, with a commitment to maintaining rigorous data integrity and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, compelling, and professional correspondence, reports, and internal memos

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise required for data analysis and reporting)

Experience or familiarity with venture capital terminology, industry tracking tools (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase), or the life sciences/biotech ecosystem is a significant advantage

A collaborative spirit and proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including executive leadership, finance, and scientific staff

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required to successfully execute the event portfolio