The Associate Director Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement oversees initiatives including recognition process management, donor recognition plans, major donor benefits, and other programs for a VIP donor base. Accountable for executing all recognition projects within budget and on time, the Associate Director will ensure alignment with recognition policies and standards. The position will participate in the development and implementation of the annual recognition operating plan and will lead a team of three staff. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals. Reports to the Director, Donor Experience & Engagement.

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. 

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.

• Manage an Assistant Director and an Officer and oversee the implementation of initiatives such as:
• Creation and execution of recognition processes and best practices;
• Development of donor recognition plans for select donor audiences;
• Donor recognition displays creation and maintenance;
• Recognition gifts program and catalog;
• Patient partner program for three flagship events;
• ThankView communications platform;
• Responsible for participating in the strategic planning process related to new concepts and initiatives and translating Institute-wide initiatives and funding priorities into targeted programs;
• Responsible for evaluating effectiveness and impact of recognition programs;
• Responsible for building strong relationships with teams to provide proactive, streamlined recognition initiatives and deliverables;
• Responsible for project time tracking in QuickBase system and oversight of direct report tracking;
• Assumes other duties as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee a team of three (3). Directly supervises an Assistant Director and an Officer.

• Bachelor?s degree required with a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Direct report management experience required.
• Significant donor and volunteer management experience strongly preferred.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong people management and leadership abilities.
• Project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective in working with wide audiences (including highest level of Dana-Farber constituencies).

PATIENT CONTACT:

No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. Local travel required.  Some evening and weekend work 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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