The internship projects typically include:

• Defining the project, expected outcomes and next steps
• Researching
• Benchmarking
• Analyzing and recommending
• Preparing a presentation
• Presenting recommendations to the Executive Committee and appropriate members of staff

The VP of Development will streamline all fundraising activities, including identification, qualification, and assignment of prospects, as well as cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship. The goal is to build a highly strategic and sustainable, long-term leadership gifts program that serves to drive the organization’s mission and programs. The Vice President, Development is responsible for identifying an optimal pool of high-capacity prospects, supporters, and donors and will represent the organization at key donor meetings, events, and fundraising conferences, articulating the organization’s innovative business model, operational strategies, and successes.

Essential Functions:

• Provide MMRF with strong, creative, energetic, strategic leadership on all annual fundraising initiatives and set new, ambitious, but attainable goals in order to increase annual operating funds.
• Provide vision and direction in order to build and manage a full-scale development program, including major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving, gift processing and acknowledgement, and other support; convert fundraising results and programs into tangible accomplishments that MMRF investors care about and of which they can be proud.
• Identify new major gift sources; serve as the organization’s primary knowledge source for funding opportunities and philanthropic outlets; lead the regional development team in efforts to significantly increase the numbers and size of major gifts; keep abreast of important developments within the local, regional, and national funding scene.
• In collaboration with the CDMO, CEO, and Board leadership, identifies development strategies and desired outcomes to facilitate the successful implementation and closure of future annual, endowment, and research campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts and pledges from an active portfolio of key major gift prospects including hedge fund and financial industry contacts; maintain and manage a personal portfolio of prospects at all times.
• Develop, administer, and maintain the organization’s master prospect list; conduct appropriate follow-up and stewardship on all gifts.
• Research potential institutional funding sources, and prepare and submit proposals for appropriate funds, grants, and gifts; maintain reporting schedule and lead MMRF coordination to be in compliance with all reporting requirements of grantors; identify additional institutional targets and grant opportunities.
• Oversee and manage the current development team to achieve or exceed their revenue targets; manage margins, control costs, lead and guide volunteer participation, and capitalize on operational efficiencies; develop innovative event programs regionally and nationally including expanding online opportunities to garner support.
• Maintain the development of new/prospective donors; enhance and extend relationships and collaboration with regional pharma/biotech, corporate, academic institutions including MMRC sites, KOL’s (Key Opinion Leaders) and leading hematology/oncology practitioners/practices resulting in continued and growing revenues and funding opportunities.
• Oversee growth, maintenance and enhancement of the organization’s development database; manage internal fundraising and direct mail systems; foster innovation on the internet and social networking tools to optimize the use of technology in garnering contributed revenue.
• Analyze fundraising activities and benchmark with peer organizations in the philanthropy marketplace, optimize innovation, maximize output, and communicate the value of the organization’s mission.
• Drive organizational success with strategic planning, innovation, and implementation that leads to bottom line growth.
• Manage and nurture a strong team of development professionals; oversee recruitment, management, development, and retention of professional and support staff in the development organization; evaluate staff, develop a strong sense of teamwork, and establish an environment of mentoring and support; coach the team and bring strategic focus to the development department; foster a work ethic deeply rooted in innovation and a commitment to being the best at all times.
• Engage in networking opportunities with top university and hospital foundations, fundraising associations and other leaders in the advancement field.
• Develop a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan and executing against that plan; additional knowledge/experience with working directly with organizational leaders and Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a top institution required.
• Master’s degree with strong academic credentials is strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience within a sophisticated fundraising operation within an academic institution, a foundation dedicated to a disease state, or hospital/healthcare/academic medical foundation.
• Background in development, with at least eight years in leadership posts, including work in all core functional areas of advancement.
• Direct experience in managing successful major gift programs (cultivation through solicitation and stewardship); knowledge of and experience in planned giving programs is required.
• History of successful fundraising in a major institution or an environment of similar complexity; deep experience with planning and management of significant fundraising goals and strategies is essential.

These responsibilities include conducting of the landmark CoMMpass^SM study and Early Accelerate Programs, as well as identifying, developing, and implementing all MMRC Trials. This individual, in conjunction with the COO, Vice President of Clinical Development, and research and development teams, will develop the portfolio of clinical trials to ensure an appropriate mix of Phase I/II clinical trials, pre-clinical initiatives and scientific grants consistent with long-term goals and development as well as regulatory strategies. This role requires a high-performing and energetic individual who demonstrates outstanding scientific knowledge applicable to oncology/hematology clinical research and the highest personal and ethical standards.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the MMRF and MMRC translational research strategy; develop, refine and implement a comprehensive research agenda that effectively deploys research resources. Identify gaps in the MMRF/C clinical programs for delivery of new drug development and provide strategic scientific/clinical direction into the development and implementation of action plans to advance scientific and medical goals.
• Interface with departments within and outside MMRF/C including matching funds, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and B2B alliances with Pharma and Biotech companies.
• Oversee and actively manage the CoMMpass study, incorporating and executing of all clinical and molecular components of the program; maintaining timeline and budget constraints to achieve overall program and activities.
• Execute trials in the MMRC including research metrics and overall MMRC clinical research budget. Measure results by the number of trials started (particularly novel drugs), on time starts, performance of PRC members (scorecards), and enrollment in MMRC trials.
• Manage clinical research; including design, initiation, and completion of clinical trials to optimize tactical value through outreach and donor support.
• Collaborates with the COO, VP of Clinical Development and clinical research and development teams to develop the portfolio of clinical trials to ensure an appropriate mix of Phase I/II clinical trials, pre-clinical initiatives and scientific grants consistent with long-term goals and strategies.
• Work closely with other senior leaders in Research to identify biotech, pharma and partnerships to enable and enhance the development of projects in MMRC research portfolio.
• Supervise the MMRC portfolio (clinical trials) research in collaboration with the COO, VP of Clinical Development and operations personnel (internal and external).
• Work with trial sites to ensure expedient patient recruitment in conjunction with clinical trials.
• Collaborate with clinical, development, marketing and operations group to ensure all aspects of clinical research are in alignment and working effectively and efficiently in these areas in communicating progress, value, and related results to current potential donors as well as collaborators, partners, and associated 3rd parties.

Competencies:

• Exceptional project planning, leadership, negotiation and presentation skills as well as an ability to contribute creative yet practical solutions to problems.
• Extraordinary researching skills and expertise in searching medical literature and database for clinical and technical information.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects in parallel, paying attention to detail.
• Innovative leader with the ability to create new ideas around revenue generation in philanthropic based foundations.
• Strong proficiency with IT applications, technology and systems required to support a multi-site development and marketing operation.
• Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage a development function that involves high levels of collaboration.
• Ability to orchestrate strategic partnerships and collaborations between multiple parties.

Qualifications:

• M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences with focus on clinical research.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of biomedical research and drug discovery / development experience, including research staff management and budget authority.
• Experience leading and developing a team of research professionals who manage multiple projects at varying stages of development under time pressure.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with scientists and with non-scientists.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience designing, leading and managing significant clinical trials in this related Therapeutic Area.
• Extensive clinical trial knowledge particular to oncology clinical trials.
• Ability to travel statewide and nationally/internationally as required/

The Marketing Director reports to Vice President of Marketing and works collaboratively with the MMRF executive team. The individual is responsible for developing and delivering a strategic marketing program and collateral to support the vision and mission of the MMRF, build broader brand awareness, and donor support for the foundation. The individual will assume the strategic role in the overall leadership for driving and directing the MMRF brand in the media and among key stakeholders, including members, funders, supporters, donors and collaborators.

Essential Functions:

• Create innovative and engaging outward facing communications and marketing strategies through all communication portals especially social media avenues.
• Develop a strategic direction and manage integrated marketing strategy supporting an extensive branding and awareness campaign for the MMRF organization.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative, multi-channel marketing solutions that represent the essence of the MMRF brand.
• Raise awareness of the MMRF brand and its communication campaigns, including the integration of the PR strategy with marketing campaigns, events and fundraisers, networking opportunities, marketing intelligence and web/content to support the mission of the MMRF.
• Spearhead the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of a social media strategy targeting specific recruitment objectives and overall brand amplification.
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Marketing, and VP of Development; Develop, plan, and direct all fundraising communications includes tracking and communicating donor success, recognition, and acknowledgment.
• Support the foundation’s strategic objectives by implementing a dynamic, integrated marketing communications strategy that conveys the extraordinary mission and results of the MMRF.
• Recruit and supervise contractors/vendors for marketing and communications-related projects. Manage any agency relationships, including PR programs and campaigns, and ensure they adhere to the MMRF communications guidelines, reviewing and approving all contracts and press materials.
• Guide the development of online and social media strategies; website development/New Media opportunities; collateral, newsletters and special projects.
• Oversee all aspects of communications including public relations, social media, sponsors, fundraisers and events, marketing cam and collateral materials.
• Develop and manage the company’s marketing budget.
• Develop and manage metrics and success criteria for marketing effort.
• Measure communications effectiveness and track behaviors and interests of targeted audiences.
• Speak publicly on behalf of the Foundation as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in advanced Marketing from a top institution required.
• MBA strongly preferred
• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Cause-Related Marketing
• 5 + years of public relations/communications experience including strategic marketing communications planning, messaging, branding, media relations and website development with concrete success stories.
• Strong background in brand strategy and/or cause-marketing, either working for a sophisticated fundraising operation, academic institution, or foundation dedicated to a disease state.
• The capacity for proactive cooperation: this highly collaborative position requires effective interface with virtually everyone in the organization, including both business and science leaders.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proven demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and implement marketing strategies that drive results, support product launch, and improve market positioning.
• Exceptional public relations skills and ability to develop strong media relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management, and internal and external teams, partners and agencies.

This person is required to work on the planning and implementing of marketing initiatives based on current market data and trends. Tracking on-going initiatives and programs to identify strengths and improvement opportunities for future plans or anniversary successes is necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Manage marketing planning initiatives based on both current and historical data.
• Collaborate across departments to brainstorm creative ways to penetrate new markets and increase revenue streams and align initiatives.
• Support contract negotiation efforts with vendors and third-parties.
• Aid in the development and distribution of marketing materials, plans, and provide analysis of those initiatives for future references in key marketing take-away.
• Update status and timelines on projects to ensure alignments across all events teams and sub-event teams as well as update department deliverables.
• Assist support groups, cancer centers, and other institutions by providing informational materials for meetings and patients.
• Responsible for tracking meetings, patient outreach, marketing materials, budgets, and expenses.
• Cultivate, maintain, and strengthen relationships with program partners and sponsors.
• Update site co-marketing, website content, welcome series, and more.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related area required.
• Relationship management and strong negotiation skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of general marketing experience including administrative duties.
• High-level technical and computer proficiency required.
• Experience utilizing Excel, Adobe, and other design editing tools.
• Data entry and research skills a must.
• HTML, Website, Social Media platform experience required.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
• Experience with Convio and/or SAGE database preferred.

The MMRF/C is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and progressive organizations fighting cancer today. The individual is responsible for developing and delivering all outward facing strategic marketing programs and collateral to support the MMRF vision and mission, increase brand awareness, and donor support for the foundation. This individual is responsible for drafting, editing, proofreading and designing marketing literature and materials specializing in brochures, invitations, press releases, online web pages, and social media sites.

Essential Functions:

• The Healthcare/Scientific Writer is responsible for the creation and production of the MMRF/C promotional materials and marketing publications.
• Launch fundraising campaigns; develop sales tools and data sheets, patient care studies, and corporate brochures.
• Maintain social networking communications and outreach efforts.
• Galvanize the MMRF/C brand with a consistent voice in every channel and create compelling and persuasive marketing tools.
• Develop and execute targeted communications, while translating clinical, medical, scientific, and technical topics into relevant marketing messages.
• Demonstrate creative leadership and make presentations and recommendations to marketing/communications directors regarding marketing campaigns and communication strategies.
• Report results of the marketing initiatives to the Vice President of Marketing.
• Create innovative and engaging outward facing communications and marketing strategies through all communication portals especially social media avenues.
• Develop a strategic direction and manage integrated marketing strategy supporting an extensive branding and awareness campaign for the MMRF organization.
• Delivering high-quality, innovative, multi-channel marketing solutions that represent the essence of the MMRF brand.
• Generate understandable content that can be used enterprise-wide creative briefs.
• Highlight and cite opportunities to optimize prospective relationships within the medical community while increasing patient acquisition.
• Raise awareness of the MMRF brand and its communication campaigns, including the integration of the PR strategy with marketing campaigns, events and fundraisers, networking opportunities, marketing intelligence and web/content to support the MMRF mission.
• Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of Development; Develop, plan, and direct all fundraising communications includes tracking and communicating donor success, recognition, and acknowledgments.
• Support the foundation’s strategic objectives by implementing a dynamic, integrated marketing communications strategy that conveys the extraordinary mission and results of the MMRF.
• Guide the development of online and social media strategies; website development/New Media opportunities; collateral, newsletters and special projects.
• Oversee all aspects of communications including public relations, social media, sponsors, fundraisers and events, marketing cam and collateral materials.
• Measure communications effectiveness and track behaviors and interests of targeted audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Graduate Degree (MA or MFA) preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech background strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience with at least 7 years of experience in online communications.
• B2B and B2C marketing and communication highly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and overall literary competencies.
• Must have experience in healthcare and non-profit sector with an ability to understand scientific information and translate it into generalized content.
• Strong background in brand strategy and/or cause marketing, either working for a sophisticated fundraising operation, academic institution, or foundation dedicated to a disease state.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management, and internal and external teams, partners and agencies.