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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago

Director, Foundation Relations

positionBrookline, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$146K/yr - $178K/yr
date8+ years exp

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Director, Foundation Relations is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value prospects and driving fundraising efforts to secure significant gifts and grants.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closing of $3M-$5M+ worth of gifts and grants annually
Work with Assistant Vice President, high-level management, physicians, researchers, trustees, volunteer leadership, and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall foundation solicitation efforts and strategy for assigned areas
Work with colleagues within the Jimmy Fund, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Principal Gifts, and Transformational Giving teams to build, manage, and sustain a major gifts program
Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals as determined by Vice President of Community, Institutional & Annual Giving and Assistant Vice President, Foundation Relations
Represent Dana-Farber at off-site presentations and meetings
Travel as appropriate to meet with prospects and volunteers
Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals

Qualification

Foundation experienceFundraising strategyPublic speakingProposal writingManagerial capabilitiesOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency required
8+ years' relevant work experience
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and managerial capabilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Public speaking experience and effectiveness
Must exercise significant judgment and discretion in working with prospects and Institute staff

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred
Foundation experience preferred

Company

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.dana-farber.org

H1B Sponsorship

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (191)
2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$88.08M
Key Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Edward Benz
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