Assistant Director, Philanthropy Communications

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing Division-wide marketing initiatives and major projects that promote the Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund brands. This role involves developing and executing marketing strategies across various platforms, including advertising, print, digital, and social media, to support fundraising efforts and enhance brand visibility.

This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Brookline, MA. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

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.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans to help teams reach target audiences and exceed revenue and participation goals. Lead strategic planning and brainstorming sessions for new marketing projects and campaigns. Collaborate with assigned teams to ensure marketing tactics align with goals and serve as the main account lead. 
•  Project Management: Oversee creative execution and production of marketing collateral from concept through completion. Liaise with Philanthropy staff to execute media buys and digital marketing efforts. Produce in-depth wrap-up reports with detailed analysis to inform future marketing recommendations. 
•  Content Development: Research, write, and edit a variety of documents, including articles for donor newsletters, marketing collateral, advertising copy, and digital content. Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and AP style. 
•  Other Duties as Assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
• Marketing: Strong marketing and advertising knowledge. Ability to develop branding and writing strategic marketing plans. A full understanding of donor and consumer behaviors, marketing, advertising, and other creative professional experience.  Ability to infuse values of equity and inclusion into marketing strategy and tactics.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading skills. 
• Organization: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Solid organizational, project management, and multi-tasking abilities skills, with an aptitude for prioritizing tasks. Strong attention to detail. Effective and efficient time-management abilities. Strong ability to be resourceful and self-initiate tasks.
• Judgement: Exceptional ability to exercise judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act with discretion when working with a variety of stakeholders. 
• Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used for decision-making. 
• Computer Literacy: Strong knowledge of development databases, and Microsoft Office applications, with excellent Excel skills.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience: 4+ years of relevant work experience.

License/Certification/Registration: None

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$85,900.00 - $103,600.00