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Director of Major Gifts- East Region

New York, New York, United States · Hybrid

$150k–$175k/yr

Senior

**This is a Hybrid role in our NYC office** The Director of Major Gifts, Eastern Region oversees CRI’s major donor program for donors located in the geographic area assigned in order to raise the resources to fund the re…

Skills: Donor Stewardship, Solicitation, Portfolio Management, Moves Management, CRM Proficiency

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Director of Major Gifts- East Region

Cancer Research Institute (CRI)

New York, New York, United States • Hybrid

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  • $150k–$175k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
  • Posted 22d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee the major donor program for the Eastern Region to raise funds for cancer research. Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of non-profit development or mission-oriented sales experience and 2 years managing a large donor portfolio. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Master's or MBA is preferred.

Full job description

This is a Hybrid role in our NYC office

The Director of Major Gifts, Eastern Region oversees CRI’s major donor program for donors located in the geographic area assigned in order to raise the resources to fund the research necessary to advance groundbreaking discoveries and build a world immune from cancer. 

Role: 

The Major Gifts Officer oversees CRI’s major donor program for donors located in the geographic area assigned in order to raise the resources to fund the research necessary to advance groundbreaking discoveries and build a world immune from cancer. 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of 100 – 150 major donors ($10,000+).
  • Design and execute a strategy for all donors in the portfolio, including cultivation, stewardship, solicitation and acknowledgement.
  • Manage the annual portfolio projection process, and provide real-time updating of revenue projections.
  • Leverage CRM to track donor engagement and relationship moves management.
  • Collaborate with development, marketing and program colleagues to create compelling engagement opportunities for donors and prospective donors, including creating outreach content, events and other opportunities to connect donors to CRI’s programs, research and impact.
  • Partner with CEO, CDO and board members to grow major donor support.  Leverage events, network outreach and other approaches to connect prospective donors to CRI’s mission and impact.
  • Partner with program and finance teams to create proposals, gift agreements and reports for grants.
  • Manage reporting calendar for all gifts with reporting specifications.
  • Partner with the Director of Individual Giving and the Director of Development Operations to support the internal prospecting process for donors who have potential to give above the major donor threshold.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ non-profit development experience with direct donor stewardship and solicitation, or similar relevant experience in mission-oriented sales
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a portfolio of 75+ donors
  • A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree/MBA is preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience working with a diverse community of stakeholders[FK3] 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Familiarity with the donor life-cycle and moves management
  • Knowledge of a range of giving vehicles is preferred
  • Proficient in using CRM, Google, Microsoft, Slack, professional communication tools, and project management software

Benefits:

  • 100% paid employee Health Insurance, Dental, & Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability 
  • 403b Company Contribution
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Commuter Benefits Program (Pre-Tax Transit and Parking)
  • Paid PTO

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits tailored to factors such as location, role complexity, and experience. For roles in New York City, the estimated base salary range is $150-175K  per year.

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About Cancer Research Institute (CRI)

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Advancing cancer immunotherapy through rigorous scientific research, global collaboration, and innovation.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
104,469

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is a nonprofit organization exclusively focused on advancing cancer immunotherapy through rigorous scientific research, global collaboration, and data-driven innovation. Since 1953, CRI has empowered researchers to uncover how the immune system can fight cancer - and helped transform bold scientific ideas into treatments. We fund breakthrough research at every stage, from fundamental immunology to clinical translation. Our global ecosystem supports young investigators, accelerates high-risk, high-reward ideas, and promotes collaboration between academia, biotech, and industry. Our mission is to create a world immune to cancer by driving scientific discovery, accelerating collaboration, and turning breakthroughs into life-saving treatments. Our work bridges the gap between discovery and patient impact, ensuring that scientific innovation translates into real-world treatments. 🌐Discover how CRI is fueling discoveries: cancerresearch.org 🔬 Join our scientific community: fellowships, grants, and global collaboration opportunities 📢 Follow us for updates on research breakthroughs, inspiring patient stories, and funding announcements CRI welcomes your comments and community participation, but reminds you to be careful about posting sensitive information about yourself or others. CRI is not responsible for the use, reproduction, or distribution of publicly posted information, and by posting such information you hereby indemnify and release CRI from any liability arising from such disclosure.

Offices: 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111, US

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About Cancer Research Institute (CRI)

LinkedInVisit site

Advancing cancer immunotherapy through rigorous scientific research, global collaboration, and innovation.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
104,469

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is a nonprofit organization exclusively focused on advancing cancer immunotherapy through rigorous scientific research, global collaboration, and data-driven innovation. Since 1953, CRI has empowered researchers to uncover how the immune system can fight cancer - and helped transform bold scientific ideas into treatments. We fund breakthrough research at every stage, from fundamental immunology to clinical translation. Our global ecosystem supports young investigators, accelerates high-risk, high-reward ideas, and promotes collaboration between academia, biotech, and industry. Our mission is to create a world immune to cancer by driving scientific discovery, accelerating collaboration, and turning breakthroughs into life-saving treatments. Our work bridges the gap between discovery and patient impact, ensuring that scientific innovation translates into real-world treatments. 🌐Discover how CRI is fueling discoveries: cancerresearch.org 🔬 Join our scientific community: fellowships, grants, and global collaboration opportunities 📢 Follow us for updates on research breakthroughs, inspiring patient stories, and funding announcements CRI welcomes your comments and community participation, but reminds you to be careful about posting sensitive information about yourself or others. CRI is not responsible for the use, reproduction, or distribution of publicly posted information, and by posting such information you hereby indemnify and release CRI from any liability arising from such disclosure.

Offices: 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111, US

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