Careers | Breast Cancer Research Foundation
2X Match
Today, your gift is DOUBLED for 2X the impact on lifesaving research.
Why Research
It’s advancing our understanding of breast cancer
It’s leading to prevention & A cure
It’s saving lives, improving outcomes
Research is the reason stories
Learn About Our Progress
THRIVER STORIES: MEET MARIA
Our Impact
Timeline: Research Breakthroughs
READ ABOUT OUR FOUNDER’S FUND
Areas of Focus
Our Approach
COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES
The Ground We’ve Gained
Meet Our Researchers
Get Involved
Be a Monthly Donor
Fundraiser for BCRF
Donate
Make a PLanned Gift
Other Ways to Give
Become a Partner
Start A Fundraiser
Game for BCRF
Shop Pink
Find An Event
About US
VISION: THE END OF BREAST CANCER
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Mission
Board of Directors
BCRF Team
Affiliate Organizations
Financials
Contact Us
Our History
Scientific Advisors
Corporate Partners
Major Donors
FAQs
News
IN DEPTH: METASTASIS
COVID-19 & BREAST CANCER
BLOG: THE PROGRESS REPORT
Video Series: Behind the Breakthroughs
BCRF Publications
PODCAST: INVESTIGATING BREAST CANCER
STORIES: RESEARCH IS THE REASON
For Press
Magnifying Glass
Donate
Fundraise
Why Research
IT’S ADVANCING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF BREAST CANCER
IT’S SAVING LIVES, IMPROVING OUTCOMES
IT’S LEADING TO PREVENTION & A CURE
RESEARCH IS THE REASON STORIES
Our Impact
Our Approach
The Ground We’ve Gained
Areas of Focus
Meet Our Researchers
Collaborative Initiatives
Get Involved
Donate
Start Your Fundraiser
Make a planned gift
Game for BCRF
Other Ways to Give
Shop Pink
Become a Partner
Find an event
About US
Mission
Our History
Board of Directors
Scientific Advisors
BCRF Team
Corporate Partners
Affiliate Organizations
Major Donors
Financials
FAQs
Contact Us
News
Blog: The Progress Report
Podcasts: Investigating Breast Cancer
Video Series: Behind the Breakthroughs
Stories: Research is the reason
BCRF Publications
For Press
Donate
Fundraise
Research is the reason
Events
Partners
Contact Us
Clear Search
SEARCH
Home
Careers
Careers
Toggle navigation
Portal Home
Create Profile
Search Jobs
What
Job Title, Keywords, Job Number
Where
City, State OR Zip/Postal
(optional)
Show/Hide Advanced Search
Job Category
--
Fundraising
Sort by
Job ID
Distance
Title
City
State
Date
--
Asc
Desc
Radius (US/CAN Only)
- Select -
5 mi
10 mi
15 mi
20 mi
25 mi
30 mi
35 mi
40 mi
45 mi
50 mi
75 mi
100 mi
250 mi
500 mi
Search
Director, Annual Giving
Job Title
Director, Annual Giving
Description
ABOUT BCRF
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—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 can’t stop now.
With you, and the entire BCRF community, we are fueling the world’s most promising research. Join us—together, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) seeks to hire a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join the Development & Events Department. The individual will play a key role in driving revenue from individual supporters, building an enhanced annual giving program currently raising $4 million annually, and overseeing its operations, and will maintain a portfolio of their own annual giving prospects to qualify, cultivate, and solicit. This is a new position that was created as part of the organization’s five-year strategic plan and will report to the Chief Philanthropy Officer while the plan is being implemented. The Director will collaborate closely with colleagues in Digital Fundraising and Communications for integrated campaigns, and Database leadership to develop segmentation and reporting practices to optimize ROI.
Primary Responsibilities:
Building and Managing BCRF’s Annual Giving Program
Create and manage a comprehensive plan and fundraising appeal schedule for annual giving in offline channels. Set strategy and lead content production for appeals in partnership with vendors and colleagues in Digital Fundraising and Communications.
Oversee all day-to-day elements of the BCRF annual giving program for mid-level donors.
Develop and maintain the BCRF annual giving budget.
Oversee the creation of solicitation materials and personalization of acknowledgement letters.
Set dollar, participation, and qualitative goals for the annual giving program.
Track the progress of appeals to determine effectiveness, ROI, and work with the Database team to conduct regular segmentation and data analyses to inform new strategies for activating donors.
Manage vendors and a growing team of development professionals.
Portfolio Creation and Management
Responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding annual giving prospects (gifts of $24,999 and below).
Work with the Database team and other members of Development & Events to identify and qualify new prospects for annual giving, lift up potential planned giving prospects, and upgrade annual giving donors to major giving portfolios.
Ensure all transactions related to annual giving have been correctly entered and are accurately tracked and managed in the database.
Assume other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be positive, disciplined, articulate, detail-oriented, proactive, a team player and very professional, while personable.
Successful candidates will also have:
Experience building and managing a nonprofit’s annual giving program
Ability to think strategically and perform across the development spectrum, including prospect identification, solicitations, and donor stewardship
Experience soliciting gifts up to $25,000.
Demonstrated knowledge of current industry trends in annual giving
Experience with data analytics, specifically analyzing giving performance to identify opportunities for improved engagement and support
Ability to serve as a representative of the organization professionally when communicating with donors, volunteer leadership, vendors, and the Foundation’s constituency
Capacity to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects, and set priorities for a challenging workload
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and inspire varying committees, donors, and stakeholders
Excellent project management skills with the ability to execute projects from start to finish while prioritizing multiple tasks
Ability to compellingly communicate stories, data, and scientific findings to donors
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
High degree of initiative and resourcefulness, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
Willingness to assist and collaborate with all BCRF teammates
Flexibility and adaptability
Positive can-do attitude with a passion for fundraising and the mission and work of BCRF
Experience & Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of ten years of work experience in program management of fundraising and marketing expertise. Portfolio management experience preferred.
Track record of working across donor communication channels with diverse audiences.
Professional experience that demonstrates an ability to build consensus within and among teams to advance fundraising objectives and campaigns
Proficiency with standard fundraising data, metrics, and reporting processes
Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office to develop presentations and communicate fundraising strategies and results (emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of and experience with BCRF’s current data platforms: Raiser’s Edge NXT and Classy
Mastery of business rules related to 501(c)3 tax status
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually, along with an exceptional benefits package focusing on employee physical, financial, and mental wellness.
This is a full-time position. There will be the occasional need to work extra hours on evenings and weekends to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Location:
This position is based in New York City, New York. While performing the duties of this role, you would be expected to be in the office at least three days per week.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Occasional lifting (> 15 lbs.), bending, pulling, and occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving boxes, files, luggage, etc., some of which could be heavy or require the use of carts.
Travel:
May require light travel for donor visits and BCRF events a few times annually.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter expressing your intention to apply for the role, and a CV. After uploading your CV, please select the "upload attachment" option on the next screen to provide your cover letter.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please, no phone calls. All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Please note that this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Our Commitments
BCRF is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veterans Equal Opportunity Employer.
BCRF upholds an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all applicants, employees, consultants, third-party workers.
Option 1: Create a New Profile
Create Profile and Apply to Job
Option 2: Login and Apply
Username
Password
Submit
Get The Latest
Join
Connect With Us
Please remember BCRF in your will planning.
Learn More