Assistant Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Company:
Dartmouth College
Job Location:
Hanover, New Hampshire
Category:
Development and Fundraising
Type:
Full-Time
Posting date
02/19/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127329
Hiring Range Minimum
$83,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$104,400
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
35 Centerra Parkway
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This role will serve as part of the Dartmouth Cancer Center Development team, under the leadership of the Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC), focused on identifying and engaging community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families who have interest in cancer research and clinical care and an inclination towards philanthropy. The Assistant Director of Development, will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of prospects. In concert with the Director of Development, DCC and Executive Director, Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center, the position will partner with clinical and research leadership in the Cancer Center, including engaging appropriate leadership with potential individual and corporate donors, supporting the Center's participation in the physician and nurse philanthropy training program, and securing corporate sponsorships for DCC's signature annual fundraising event, the Prouty.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers.
* Excellent oral, written, and project management skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, and adept at both negotiating and diplomacy
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and proactive.
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.
* Expertise in operating database, spreadsheet, and Web-based software applications in a complex computer information system environment.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; understand and follow HIPAA guidelines
* Strong commitment to diversity.
* Creative, imaginative and original thinker.
* Strong analytical and planning skills
* Demonstrated integrity combined with hunger for success
* Brings a sense of joy and humor to the workplace.
Experience
* Two to four years of demonstrated success in fundraising in a complex development organization.
* Demonstrated fundraising experience and comfort cultivating and soliciting donors.
* Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred.
* Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel.
* Event planning and execution experience.
Education
* Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Erin Shreve
Department Contact Phone Number
6036465878
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Erin Shreve, Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Department Contact's Phone Number
6036465878
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Quick Link
Description
Fundraising
* Clearly articulates the mission of Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) and communicates its fundraising priorities and cases for support to donor audiences.
* Devises and implements donor-centric fundraising strategies to meet personal activity and revenue metrics through portfolio planning and moves management.
* Grows the pipeline of potential major gift donors for (DCC) through heavy prospect identification and qualification activity.
* Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of approx. 150-200 community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families with the capacity to make multi-year gift commitments to Dartmouth Cancer Center between $25,000 and $500,000.
* Leads corporate partner and leadership giving programs for Dartmouth Cancer Center development, working with prospects to solicit annual gifts $5k+.
* Documents and records all activities as appropriate in fundraising databases.
Percentage Of Time
85
Description
Program & Planning Management
* Engages in formulating and leading a comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities to cultivate, engage, and steward top prospects who have an interest in supporting the mission of DCC and the clinical priorities assigned to this role.
* In concert with Executive Director, FDCC, manage corporate sponsorship fundraising program for the Prouty.
* In partnership with other members of the development team and close collaboration with the Strategic Engagement team, develops and participates in events and programming in support of fundraising and volunteer objectives, including the Prouty.
* Participates as a development partner with physicians and nurses who are a part of the philanthropy training program. Attends trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned participants.
Performs other duties assigned.
Percentage Of Time
15
*
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
*
Performs other duties as assigned.
02/19/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127329
Hiring Range Minimum
$83,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$104,400
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
35 Centerra Parkway
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This role will serve as part of the Dartmouth Cancer Center Development team, under the leadership of the Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC), focused on identifying and engaging community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families who have interest in cancer research and clinical care and an inclination towards philanthropy. The Assistant Director of Development, will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of prospects. In concert with the Director of Development, DCC and Executive Director, Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center, the position will partner with clinical and research leadership in the Cancer Center, including engaging appropriate leadership with potential individual and corporate donors, supporting the Center's participation in the physician and nurse philanthropy training program, and securing corporate sponsorships for DCC's signature annual fundraising event, the Prouty.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers.
* Excellent oral, written, and project management skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, and adept at both negotiating and diplomacy
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and proactive.
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.
* Expertise in operating database, spreadsheet, and Web-based software applications in a complex computer information system environment.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; understand and follow HIPAA guidelines
* Strong commitment to diversity.
* Creative, imaginative and original thinker.
* Strong analytical and planning skills
* Demonstrated integrity combined with hunger for success
* Brings a sense of joy and humor to the workplace.
Experience
* Two to four years of demonstrated success in fundraising in a complex development organization.
* Demonstrated fundraising experience and comfort cultivating and soliciting donors.
* Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred.
* Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel.
* Event planning and execution experience.
Education
* Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred.
Erin Shreve
Department Contact Phone Number
6036465878
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Erin Shreve, Director of Development, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Department Contact's Phone Number
6036465878
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Quick Link
Description
Fundraising
* Clearly articulates the mission of Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) and communicates its fundraising priorities and cases for support to donor audiences.
* Devises and implements donor-centric fundraising strategies to meet personal activity and revenue metrics through portfolio planning and moves management.
* Grows the pipeline of potential major gift donors for (DCC) through heavy prospect identification and qualification activity.
* Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of approx. 150-200 community members, alumni, corporations, patients and families with the capacity to make multi-year gift commitments to Dartmouth Cancer Center between $25,000 and $500,000.
* Leads corporate partner and leadership giving programs for Dartmouth Cancer Center development, working with prospects to solicit annual gifts $5k+.
* Documents and records all activities as appropriate in fundraising databases.
Percentage Of Time
85
Description
Program & Planning Management
* Engages in formulating and leading a comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities to cultivate, engage, and steward top prospects who have an interest in supporting the mission of DCC and the clinical priorities assigned to this role.
* In concert with Executive Director, FDCC, manage corporate sponsorship fundraising program for the Prouty.
* In partnership with other members of the development team and close collaboration with the Strategic Engagement team, develops and participates in events and programming in support of fundraising and volunteer objectives, including the Prouty.
* Participates as a development partner with physicians and nurses who are a part of the philanthropy training program. Attends trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned participants.
Performs other duties assigned.
Percentage Of Time
15
*
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
*
Performs other duties as assigned.
