Associate Director, Community Events and Partnerships
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Brookline, MA
Contract type: Full time
Remote
The Community Events and Partnerships Team raises over $15M annually through more than 300 volunteer-run events and a dozen signature events, supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's mission to advance cancer research and patient care. The Associate Director is a strategic, project-driven role focused on identifying and operationalizing emerging revenue streams and strategic initiatives within the Jimmy Fund Community and Events team. This position is responsible for analyzing trends to uncover scalable opportunities within community events, piloting and evaluating small-scale initiatives for impact, and managing key initiatives across the team. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration of resources and efforts, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and impact of events and programs. The Associate Director also oversees the collection and analysis of data related to events and fundraising initiatives, preparing detailed reports to provide insights and support strategic decision-making. Reports to Assistant Vice President, Community Events & Partnerships. The internal title is Associate Director, Jimmy Fund.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Yes, some patient contact may occur through participation in events and programs.
Working Conditions
This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. Some travel, event attendance, and committee meetings required outside regular working hours. Speak on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund at several events. Requires light lifting for event set-up. Weekend and night work is required occasionally.
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.*
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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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.
- Event/Program Leadership: Spearhead the planning and execution of major fundraising events, taking full ownership of logistical coordination and strategic alignment to ensure impactful and successful outcomes that advance organizational goals.
- Strategic Donor Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and event participants, offering personalized communication and support to enhance their experience and commitment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the seamless integration of resources and efforts, enhancing the effectiveness and impact of events and programs.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to events and fundraising initiatives, preparing detailed reports to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Organization: Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively working with wide audiences, including highest level of Dana-Farber constituencies.
- Judgement: Exceptional ability to exercise judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act with discretion when working with a variety of constituencies.
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Computer Literacy: Strong word processing and Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex initiatives.
Yes, some patient contact may occur through participation in events and programs.
Working Conditions
This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. Some travel, event attendance, and committee meetings required outside regular working hours. Speak on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund at several events. Requires light lifting for event set-up. Weekend and night work is required occasionally.
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
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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