Account Manager/Writer, Philanthropy Communications

Account Manager/Writer, Philanthropy
Communications

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Brookline, MA

Full Time

Serve as account/project management lead for a portfolio of
Jimmy Fund programs/events. Develop marketing and advertising
strategies, concepts, deliverables, and plans to help the Division
of Philanthropy meet and exceed its revenue and participation goals
through fundraising events and programs. Research, write, and edit
a variety of content to support the needs of the Division of
Philanthropy in raising more than $400 million annually.

The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising
events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide
compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for
children and adults. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of
people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce
the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Learn
more at JimmyFund.org.

The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive
training process, which includes completion of online modules and
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.

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.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing strategies and plans that help fundraising
  teams reach target audiences, meet, and exceed their
  revenue/participation goals, and attract new donors.
• Serve as the main Philanthropy Communications account contact
  for leaders of assigned Jimmy Fund programs and events. Partner to
  carry out strategic marketing planning and analysis, concepting,
  and copywriting; and oversee creative execution and production for
  all marketing collateral from concept through completion.
• Collaborate as a strategic partner with assigned teams to
  ensure marketing tactics meet goals.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy Communications (graphic design,
  photography, video, production) and Digital Marketing (digital
  advertising, website, email, and social media) colleagues to
  develop effective creative strategies and execute marketing
  projects on time and on budget.
• Produce in-depth wrap-up reports, including detailed analysis
  that drives marketing recommendations for subsequent fiscal
  year.
• Research, write, and edit a variety of content to support the
  needs of the Division of Philanthropy. Specific writing and
  marketing assignments include, but are not limited to:
• Articles for donor newsletters and publications that
  include Impact and other print and online/email
  newsletters (adhering to AP style)
• Marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, banners, postcards,
  fact sheets, etc.), advertising copy (print, broadcast, radio,
  online, out-of-home, social media), website copy, email blasts,
  e-newsletters, etc.
• Event copy, including invitations, program books, and other
  marketing needs
• Summaries of scientific research for lay donor and staff
  audiences

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to Associate Director, Philanthropy Communications.
There is no supervisory responsibility for this position. This
individual will work with a variety of individuals throughout the
Institute, including prospect managers, Philanthropy contacts, and
leaders.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, or related field
required. Three to five years of copywriting and marketing
experience in an agency, non-profit, or related industry required;
experience in a Philanthropy setting preferred, particularly
marketing for fundraising events or principal and major gifts
experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:

Also required are: Strong writing abilities, strong project
management experience, excellent organizational skills, proficiency
in interpersonal business communications, writing strategic
marketing and advertising plans, and the ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously while providing quality service to multiple
teams. 

Patient Contact:

No.

Working Conditions:

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.

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. 

Inclusive interview practices are a priority in the Division of
Philanthropy. We incorporate an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
(ID&E) Interview Panel in all searches. In this 30-minute
interview, we connect with candidates on four main ID&E
competencies: empathy, collaboration, inclusivity, and
compassion.

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 modification to 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.

For more information and to apply, please
visit:
https://careers.dana-farber.org/account-manager-writer-philanthropy-communication5

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.

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.

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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,
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