Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
About Philanthropy
Fred Hutch’s Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world’s best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.
Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 100 will grow to more than 150 over the next three years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our FY24 goals include nearly doubling our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.
About This Role
The Assistant Director, Planned Giving is a member of Philanthropy’s Gifts & Grants team and reports to the Executive Director, Planned Giving. Gifts & Grants raises funds from individuals and institutions to support patient services and research, including specific labs and endowments. It includes Institutional Giving (responsible for corporate engagement and foundation relations), Leadership Annual Giving, Philanthropic Gifts, and Planned Giving.
The Assistant Director will be responsible for completing dynamic discovery work for donors who have indicated an interest in planned giving as well as those identified by our Prospect Research team. They will qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective planned giving donors. Some travel, weekend and evening work will be required.
This position is a hybrid role with a minimum 2 days per week at our South Lake Union campus.
Responsibilities
- Actively partner with colleagues in Leadership Annual Giving and Philanthropic Gifts
- Participate in a robust schedule of events and represent Fred Hutch in the community; lead monthly campus tours for donors
- Manage a portfolio of 50-75 active planned giving prospects using successful identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship methods to meet and exceed personal and team fundraising goals
- Focus on discovery of new planned giving donors via follow-up from planned giving marketing leads. Respond to incoming donor inquiries via the planned giving phone line and email inbox.
- Align with a seasoned front-line fundraiser for mentorship and donor strategy opportunities
- Facilitate meaningful interaction for donors and prospects
- Under the direction of Executive Director, Planned Giving, develop and implement effective, creative, and personalized strategies for increased giving to Fred Hutch
- Document interactions, participate in prospect management meetings, and utilize Raiser’s Edge/NXT to support relationship management and upgrade potential
- Persuasively articulate the mission and goals of Fred Hutch, translate complex science and research priorities to inspire philanthropy
Qualifications
Please submit a cover letter elaborating on your interest in this role.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven ability to advance the interests of donors or potential donors while honoring and protecting the best interests of the organization
- CRM knowledge (equivalent to Raiser’s Edge/NXT)
- Ability to articulate, compellingly, the mission and vision of the organization
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Adept at engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals all backgrounds and varying philanthropic capacity levels
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to guide conversations
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to high level of detail and quality of work
- Familiarity with planned giving vehicles
- Strong writing skills
- At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit, or related field
- Innate sense of urgency combined with self-motivation
- Highly developed organization and information management skills
- Intellectual depth, integrity, vision, creativity, and a sense of humor
As a Condition Of Employment, Newly Hired Employees Must, Prior To Their First Day Of Employment
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $74,358 to $111,536 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at
[email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.
