Careers

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The associate director of individual giving will play a pivotal role in the Cancer Research Institute’s development efforts during an exciting period of innovation and discovery for the organization. As part of the development team, the associate director will be responsible for the conceptualization, development, and execution of a comprehensive Individual Giving program. The ideal candidate will have proven prior experience developing and executing an Individual Giving program, be extremely organized, have superior skills and abilities in fundraising, and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented position. The associate director will be responsible for all aspects of Individual Giving, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors.

Responsibilities

The person in this position will:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of at least 100-150 annual donors and prospects through cultivation and engagement.
• Devise and implement donor-centric fundraising strategies to meet activity and revenue goals through portfolio planning and moves management to develop CRI’s major gift pipeline.
• Work closely with the chief development officer to understand, support, and elevate the department’s priorities and strategies
• Gain a complete understanding of CRI programs and projects in order to articulate the case clearly and persuasively
• Solicit annual gifts, both new and renewals, upgrading gifts as appropriate
• Define and implement strategies to move lower-level donors into the major gift pipeline
• As part of the development team, create and implement a stewardship strategy that effectively appreciates donors and provides appropriate recognition for their support
• Participate in prospect management meetings to determine appropriate prospects for various campaigns and the strategies to cultivate and solicit mid-level and major prospects
• Partner with the CDO and marketing and communications team members to plan, write and review appeal content and themes for CRI’s annual fundraising appeals; oversee CRI’s annual fund renewal campaign to improve CRI’s individual donor retention; plan and implement a calendar of online giving appeals; and develop and write high-impact, compelling materials and messaging as needed
• Develop pipeline strategies to retain and engage CRI donors
• Develop individual giving fundraising and prospect management reports
• Take responsibility for individual giving and portfolio-related data entry in support of measurable portfolio performance metrics and annual goals
• Oversee donor acknowledgment and recognition process, including creating digital messages and updates
• Maintain a highly collaborative relationship with other CRI departments and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of experience managing successful campaigns, cultivating individual gifts, developing donor strategies, stewarding donors, and developing donor research profiles
• Experience using donor database software, Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Creative strategic thinker with ability to function in a multi-faceted, results-oriented work environment, and the ability to analyze issues, identify priorities, manage projects, and make thoughtful decisions independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability in leveraging relationships and software programs (Raiser’s Edge, Excel, Donor Search, etc.) to develop a donor prospect pipeline

core competencies

• Donor-centric thinking
• Integrity and tact managing sensitive and confidential information
• Collaborative/ability to partner with key influencers, team members, and CRI stakeholders
• Results oriented
• Self-motivated
• Good judgment
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Communicating and influencing
• Partnering and teamwork
• Strong relationship builder
• Problem solving and decision making

Compensation

Cancer Research Institute is prepared to offer the successful candidate a competitive compensation package that includes base salary starting between $80,000 and $100,000 per year, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement benefits, and other benefits.

Work Location

This position is for a full-time employee based in CRI’s headquarters in downtown Manhattan in New York City. CRI staff are currently working part of the week in office and part remotely. Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 required.

About The Organization

Founded in 1953, the Cancer Research Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer. Guided by an expert Scientific Advisory Council, CRI invests in the most critical research and development of promising new immune-based treatments and unites the efforts of the field’s leaders worldwide. Through this work, CRI is transforming the paradigm of cancer therapy, enabling patients to live long, healthier lives free form the fear of cancer. The field of cancer immunology has made remarkable progress in the past decade. The successful application of basic research knowledge to the clinic has resulted in tangible patient benefit. CRI’s sole focus on research (both in the laboratory and the clinic) will help to expand these treatment successes to more cancer patients throughout the next decade. The need and opportunity to provide a continuum of research funding has never been greater nor has it been poised to deliver more benefit. CRI is committed to meeting this research challenge by increasing our fundraising efforts with an intensified focus on individual giving.

Cancer Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Note: No solicitation from staffing companies will be accepted.

POsition Description

The development assistant is a full-time employee who works collaboratively with and in support of the individual giving team, including the director of major gifts and the mid-level gifts officer. Key responsibilities will be to support the team with cultivation and solicitation of major and mid-level donors, research and qualify donor prospects, and record and maintain pertinent information in CRI’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge). He or she will assist in the execution of mail appeals, acknowledge gifts, track responses, and analyze campaign performance. 

responsibilities

The person in this position will:

• Assist the director of major gifts and the mid-level giving officer in the movement and tracking of prospects from identification through cultivation and solicitation
• Help director of major gifts create targeted proposals that match donor interest with organizational need
• Acknowledge and receipt all mid-level and major gifts and craft personalized correspondence where appropriate
• Perform prospect research and create prospect profiles that include biographical, career, financial, and philanthropic information and input and maintain this information in CRI’s Raiser’s Edge database
• Analyze giving data and trends to identify new prospective major gift donors and work with the fundraising team to devise appropriate strategies to bring these individuals to solicitation and closure
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of fundraising materials to significant donors and prospects, including relevant, timely program updates, articles of interest, proposals, and reports
• Perform other administrative and job-related duties as requested

Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Exemplary written and oral communications skills, with preference for candidates with experience writing for fundraising campaigns and other donor communications
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A strong team orientation and willingness to work with others
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Experience managing multiple assignments and deadlines
• Excellent diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills
• A natural curiosity and enthusiasm
• High energy and outgoing personality
• Excellent database, word processing, and spreadsheet competence
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge 

Compensation

Cancer Research Institute is prepared to offer the successful candidate a competitive compensation package that includes base salary starting between $42,000 and $45,000 per year, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement benefits, and other benefits.

Work Location

This position is for a full-time employee based in CRI’s headquarters in downtown Manhattan in New York City. CRI staff are currently working part of the week in office and part remotely. Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 required.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1953, the Cancer Research Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer. Guided by an expert Scientific Advisory Council, CRI invests in the most critical research and development of promising new immune-based treatments and unites the efforts of the field’s leaders worldwide. Through this work, CRI is transforming the paradigm of cancer therapy, enabling patients to live long, healthier lives free form the fear of cancer. The field of cancer immunology has made remarkable progress in the past decade. The successful application of basic research knowledge to the clinic has resulted in tangible patient benefit. CRI’s sole focus on research (both in the laboratory and the clinic) will help to expand these treatment successes to more cancer patients throughout the next decade. The need and opportunity to provide a continuum of research funding has never been greater nor has it been poised to deliver more benefit. CRI is committed to meeting this research challenge by increasing our fundraising efforts with an intensified focus on individual giving.

Cancer Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

CONTACT

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Note: No solicitation from staffing companies will be accepted.