Senior Philanthropy Officer

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Every diagnosis is unique and puts lives at risk. We must stop breast cancer in its tracks, and research is the answer. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in a wide range of research—including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis—because each area of investigation informs another, propelling us toward the solutions we urgently need. We convene and connect the best minds in science—giving them the opportunity to pursue their most innovative ideas. Our combination of investment and cross-disciplinary collaboration accelerates the entire field and builds momentum for new discoveries. BCRF-funded investigators have been behind every major breakthrough in breast cancer research, and the field is moving faster than ever. We are fueling the world’s most promising research and we can’t stop now.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this newly created role, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will bring principal and major gift-level fundraising and portfolio management expertise to BCRF, serving as a gift officer on the major gifts team, and a strategic thought partner and portfolio manager to BCRF’s President & CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will be a critical member of the growing Major Gifts team as the organization enters its first ever campaign. This role offers a great opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and high-net-worth donors, while engaging in a variety of strategic and tactical work streams within the organization. In the future, it is anticipated that the Senior Philanthropy Officer could also manage their own donor portfolio of gifts at and above the $25,000 level.

This position is based in New York, New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic lead and tactical partner in managing the President & CEO’s (“CEO”) and CPO’s donor portfolios, ensuring timely and thoughtful engagement through proactive moves management, outreach planning and coordination, and seamless coordination of cultivation and stewardship activities

Execute comprehensive donor meeting strategy and preparation for CEO and CPO, including but not limited to, conducting donor research, preparing meeting briefings and materials, and developing ask and follow up strategies and communications

Collaborate on donor strategy and tactical support including, but not limited to, working with colleagues in the Development & Events department on meaningful donor touchpoints and opportunities for the CEO and joining meetings as appropriate

Oversee and manage all weekly development related and stewardship communications from the CEO

Participate as an active member of the Major Gifts team by engaging in all Major Gifts team meetings and activities, and working closely with other gift officers to ensure alignment across donor engagement

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CPO, providing counsel on donor engagement and solicitation strategies

Represent BCRF leadership in donor meetings as needed

Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors on behalf of the CEO, ensuring a personalized high-touch engagement experience that deepens their commitment to BCRF

As a member of the BCRF Development & Events team, actively participate in discussions to align major donor strategies, events, and other donor-facing activities

As needed, partner with other departments within BCRF on special projects

ABOUT YOU

You are a results-oriented fundraiser, grounded in best major gifts practices, with a successful track record over several years of securing six and seven figure gifts. You can develop and implement strategies and processes to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of high-capacity prospects and donors. You have a passion for the mission and work of BCRF.

In addition, you have the following qualifications and experience :

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in frontline fundraising with at least 5 years primarily focused in frontline major gifts ($25k+) fundraising

Superior oral and written communication skills, able to express the mission and fundraising goals of BCRF with clarity, passion and persuasion

Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior leadership, donors, prospects and volunteer leadership

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and anticipate changes before they arise

Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

The ability to conduct oneself with discretion, gravitas, and professionalism when dealing with UHNW donors

Motivated self-starter who needs little direction and can take initiative

The ability to adapt and remain flexible

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally – both orally and written

Skilled in using Raiser’s Edge and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The ability to work with multiple stakeholders and employees throughout the organization

There will be the occasional need to work extra hours evenings and weekends to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Travel

This role requires travel outside the New York Metro area averaging 2-3 times a year.

Compensation and Benefits :

This is a full-time exempt role. The salary range for this role is $125,000 – 135,000. Our compensation package includes an exceptional benefits package focusing on employee physical, mental and financial wellness. More specifically we offer

Medical, dental and vision coverage from the first day of employment; with the election of certain medical plans, BCRF helps significantly defray the cost of out-of-pocket expenses with contributions to a health reimbursement account or heath savings account.

The opportunity to enroll in pre-tax Commuter Transit, Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Account from the first day of employment.

401K, with up to a 5% match each pay period; employee contributions and any match are immediately fully vested

Paid parental leave offering 18 weeks of 100% paid leave for a birthing parent and 12 weeks 100% paid leave for non-birthing parent

Paid Time Off including

15 days of annual vacation time, increasing with length of service

7 days of annual paid sick time

Paid holidays along with BCRF wide half days and summer Fridays