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The Vice President of the Jimmy Fund directs the management of all Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber community-based fundraising events and programs, including Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk, Jimmy Fund Golf, Running Programs and Community Fundraising Events and Partnerships (e.g. Radio-Telethon, Scooper Bowl, third-party events, etc). The VP is the liaison for the Boston Red Sox, Red Sox Foundation and the Friends of DFCI. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals. Reports to Vice President of Annual, Planned, and Institutional Giving.

This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events.

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.

Dana-Farber is currently undertaking an ambitious fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This multibillion-dollar campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign is focused on accelerating the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

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.

• Oversee the entire Jimmy Fund event fundraising operation, including strategic planning, goal setting, budget oversight, performance management, evaluation of results and creation of strategies to readjust goals as needed to achieve objectives;

• Responsible for generating $35 million+ in revenue through 800+ peer-to-peer and community-based events and programs annually.

• Manage annual program budget of $4.5 million;

• Speak at events throughout the year on behalf of the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber;

• Work with Trustees, President of DFCI, SVP of Philanthropy and other senior-level staff;

• Develop and oversee the prospect management strategy for the Jimmy Fund teams to best increase volunteer event manager and event participants’ giving and engagement.

• Develop and execute the new business and retention strategy to grow the Jimmy Fund’s bottom-line year over year.

• Work with Philanthropy Marketing to develop event marketing plans and ensure message integration with overall communications strategy;

• Member of the Senior Management Group in the Division of Philanthropy;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role manages, evaluates and mentors 4 direct reports and 36 indirect reports.

• Bachelor’s degree required. 15+ years of fundraising and special events experience, with 5-7 years in senior management necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent track record of achieving bottom line fundraising goals. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex and dynamic culture. Strong ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a strong history of meeting deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, strategic planning experience, and attention to detail. Previous management experience including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff. Experience working successfully with a variety of constituencies, including donors, trustees, volunteers, vendors, and staff at all levels, including senior faculty and executive leadership. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and development databases. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Excellent problem solving and reasoning skills. Ability to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues in Division of Philanthropy in creating and implementing solicitation strategies. Must exercise significant judgment and maintain high degree of confidentiality among staff, patients, prospects, and donors. Willingness to travel, primarily local travel. Experience with diverse donors a plus.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote work flexibility (0-1 days onsite each week). Travel, evening, and weekend work 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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