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 110 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 of our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch's 50^th 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, Leadership Annual Giving is a member of Philanthropy's Gifts & Grants team and reports to the Executive Director, Leadership Annual 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 mid-level donors. They will qualify, cultivate, solicit, upgrade and steward current and prospective 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.

Manage a portfolio of 200 leadership annual giving donors ($1,000-$49,999) using successful identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship methods to meet and exceed personal and team fundraising goals
• Advance Patient Family Fundraising program by working with physicians and researchers to engage and inform donors through lab tours, educational and cultivation events, formal presentations and written proposals
• Under the direction of the Executive Director, Leadership Annual Giving, and in partnership with the Leadership Annual Giving team, Philanthropic Gifts team, Planned Giving team and the Prospect Management and Research team, develop and implement effective, creative, and personalized strategies for increased giving to Fred Hutch
• Align with a seasoned front-line fundraiser for mentorship and donor strategy opportunities
• Facilitate meaningful interaction for donors and prospects
• 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
• Participate in a robust schedule of events and represent Fred Hutch in the community; lead campus tours for donors

Please submit a cover letter elaborating on your interest in this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit or related field
• Adept at engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals from all backgrounds and varying philanthropic capacity levels
• Proven ability to advance the interests of donors or potential donors while honoring and protecting the best interests of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• CRM knowledge (equivalent to Raiser's Edge/NXT)
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive conversations
• Ability to articulate, compellingly, the mission and vision of the organization
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit, or related field
• Strong writing skills
• Innate sense of urgency combined with self-motivation
• Intellectual depth, integrity, vision, creativity, and a sense of humor
• Highly developed organization and information management skills
• Strong attention to high level of detail and quality of work

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 $80,433.60 to $120,619.20, 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).

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 Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.