Manager, Leadership Philanthropy

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 60,000 members residing in 129 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in the cancer field as well as in related biomedical sciences. AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in and reasons for hope in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.

The AACR Foundation was established in 2000. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds for cancer research, for AACR’s programs and services, and for the overall promotion of the organization’s mission. The AACR Foundation has the creativity, innovation, and flexibility to support AACR in making significant advances in the prevention and conquest of cancer. With the help of contributors from among the AACR membership, colleagues, and friends in the national and international cancer community, and corporations and foundations, the AACR Foundation is poised to help the AACR achieve important victories in the fight against cancer.

• Supports developing and executing a range of fundraising and engagement communications for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Foundation
• Assists with the execution of annual giving and engagement efforts including sourcing materials, drafting, proofreading, and coordinating copy edits for fundraising and stewardship outreach via email, social media, web, and print.  
• Maintains production calendar for all outreach efforts and manages workflow. 
• Assists in creating and scheduling social media content. 
• Collaborates with internal design and communications professionals on the production of all assigned campaign materials.  
• Assists in maintaining content of AACR Foundation web pages, including the user-submitted story portal.  
• Enters contacts, notes, and activities in donor database, creates and runs reports as needed.
• Supports other activities such as meetings and fundraising events as needed. 
• Minimum 2 years of development/nonprofit experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines. Time management skills are critical
• Strong understanding of external messaging and digital engagement strategies.
• Working knowledge of CRMs such as Salesforce.
• Microsoft Office proficient