Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving

1 week ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time
Job Overview

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a leading cancer research and treatment center, seeks an accomplished fundraising professional to serve as Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape and elevate a philanthropic program that fuels lifesaving treatments today and breakthrough cures for tomorrow.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced fundraising leader who will lead a high-performing team responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gifts from donors with a giving capacity of $250K to $999K. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategic plans to achieve ambitious fundraising goals, aligning strategies with Dana-Farber's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead a team of 50 professionals in managing and overseeing major gifts and planned giving programs
* Develop and recommend new strategies to enhance major and planned gifts fundraising and gift solicitations
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance Dana-Farber's philanthropic model and deepen the culture of philanthropy
* Set quarterly and annual goals for fundraising and donor activities and monitor team progress against goals
* Oversee tracking and processing of estate management and assist in administration of estate settlements, bequests, trusts, life income gifts, and gifts of real estate

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber is a world-renowned institution dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care and to develop innovative treatments and cures for all types of cancer. We are proud to have a long history of collaboration with other leading institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
* Opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
* Access to cutting-edge research and clinical trials

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
* Minimum 15 years of major gifts fundraising or relevant experience and strong managerial experience
* Successful track record of major gift solicitations in $250,000+ donor category
* Experience introducing sophisticated planned giving vehicles during donor conversations and excellent analytical skills to resolve complex gift situations
* High level of confidence and experience working with professional advisors and estate and trust professionals

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