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Dartmouth College

Assistant Director, Dartmouth Cancer Center

Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755


Position Information

Posting date:

08/26/2024Closing date:Open Until Filled:

YesPosition Number:

1127329Position Title:

Assistant Director, Dartmouth Cancer CenterDepartment this Position Reports to:

Medical and Healthcare AdvancementHiring Range Minimum:

$74,600Hiring Range Maximum:

$93,200Union Type:

Not a Union PositionSEIU Level:

Not an SEIU PositionFLSA Status:

ExemptEmployment Category:

Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year:

12Scheduled Hours per Week:

40Location of Position:

Lebanon, NH, 35 Centerra ParkwayRemote Work Eligibility?

HybridIs this a term position?

NoIs this a grant funded position?

NoPosition Purpose

This role will serve as part of the Dartmouth Cancer Center Development team, under the leadership of the Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC), focused on identifying and engaging community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families who have interest in cancer research and clinical care and an inclination towards philanthropy. The Assistant Director will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of prospects. In concert with the Director of Development, DCC and Executive Director, Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center, the position will partner with clinical and research leadership in the Cancer Center, including engaging appropriate leadership with potential individual and corporate donors, supporting the Center's participation in the physician and nurse philanthropy training program, and securing corporate sponsorships for DCC's signature annual fundraising event, the Prouty.Required Qualifications - Education and Years Experience

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills & KnowledgeAbility to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers.Excellent oral, written, and project management skills.Excellent organizational skills.Strong interpersonal skills, and adept at both negotiating and diplomacy.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and proactive.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.Expertise in operating database, spreadsheet, and Web-based software applications in a complex computer information system environment.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; understand and follow HIPAA guidelines.Strong commitment to diversity.Creative, imaginative and original thinker.Strong analytical and planning skills.Demonstrated integrity combined with hunger for success.Brings a sense of joy and humor to the workplace.ExperienceThree to Five years of demonstrated success in fundraising in a complex development organization.Demonstrated fundraising experience and comfort cultivating and soliciting donors.Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred.Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel.Event planning and execution experience.Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred.Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Erin ShreveDepartment Contact Phone Number

603-646-5280Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Erin Shreve, Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer CenterEqual Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.Key Accountabilities

Fundraising

Clearly articulates the mission of Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) and communicates its fundraising priorities and cases for support to donor audiences.Devises and implements donor-centric fundraising strategies to meet personal activity and revenue metrics through portfolio planning and moves management.Grows the pipeline of potential major gift donors for (DCC) through heavy prospect identification and qualification activity.Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of approx. 150-200 community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families with the capacity to make multi-year gift commitments to Dartmouth Cancer Center between $25,000 and $500,000.Leads corporate partner and leadership giving programs for Dartmouth Cancer Center development, working with prospects to solicit annual gifts $5k+.Documents and records all activities as appropriate in fundraising databases.Program & Planning Management

Engages in formulating and leading a comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities to cultivate, engage, and steward top prospects who have an interest in supporting the mission of DCC and the clinical priorities assigned to this role.In concert with Executive Director, FDCC, manage corporate sponsorship fundraising program for the Prouty.In partnership with other members of the development team and close collaboration with the Strategic Engagement team, develops and participates in events and programming in support of fundraising and volunteer objectives, including the Prouty.Participates as a development partner with physicians and nurses who are a part of the philanthropy training program. Attends trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned participants.Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.Performs other duties as assigned.

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