Annual Giving Manager

The Role: As the Annual Giving Manager, you'll have the opportunity to transform the way individual donors engage with the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. Starting with a strong and loyal donor base, you'll be able to contribute new and creative ideas, energies, tactics, and skills as the Foundation looks to grow its giving community. With your experience in mission storytelling and demonstrating impact to potential donors, JAF looks forward to welcoming individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of New England cancer patients through an annual gift. You will find yourself front and center as an ambassador, involved in all aspects of JAF's fundraising strategy and execution, whether working directly with the Chief of Development of Public Affairs or stewarding donors at our signature events. Because you'll be a key ambassador of JAF's impactful mission and generous community, you'll find yourself at ease converting new members to donors in no time at all.  

Your Impact: By keeping our leaders on track, you facilitate our ability to support more families, expand our growth, and push closer to a world without financial barriers to cancer care. You'll lead project initiatives, prepare vital briefings, and organize strategic meetings and events that propel our mission forward. Your role is critical in maintaining the momentum of our work, allowing our leaders to focus on strategic decisions and partnerships that enhance our reach and effectiveness. 

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required 
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an Advancement, Development, or related role 
• All JAF employees have the following responsibilities: 
• Represent JAF's principles, values, culture, and community investment philosophy 
• Build strong relationships based on trust, mutual respect, humility, equity, and partnership 
• Actively inspire, engage, and provide support to JAF Partners 
• Actively support the organization's growth and development goals 

Required Competencies 

• Technologically adept – comfort, familiarity, and/or ability to learn and utilize a variety of computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Classy, Basecamp) as well as project management systems 
• Proven track record of building trusting relationships and working effectively across different settings, communities, and issues – with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures 
• Strong interpersonal skills - comfortable stewarding donors via phone or in-person meetings 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient 
• The knowledge and willingness to be flexible 
• The ability to take the initiative and manage tasks from start to finish 
• A solid commitment to high-quality work, customer service, and high productivity 
• A high degree of initiative and independent judgment 
• The ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to openings@joeandruzzifoundation.org 

Joe Andruzzi Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. 

In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to: 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day 
• Paid holidays 
• Medical and dental insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts  
• 401k retirement plan