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Philanthropy Manager

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Denver, CO, United States


The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the premier international membership association for physicians, researchers, and medical professionals, who are dedicated to conquering lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. We are seeking a

Philanthropy Manager

to develop and execute the IASLC’s philanthropic strategy for individual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and support for the IASLC Foundation.

Day to day, the

Philanthropy Manager

is responsible for donor engagement, revenue growth, and long‑term relationship development in support of the IASLC’s global mission and IASLC Foundation initiatives. The Philanthropy Manager cultivates a portfolio of high‑value donors and prospects, leads fundraising campaigns and initiatives, and collaborates cross‑functionally to build a sustainable and diversified philanthropic revenue stream.

This nonsupervisory, exempt position is physically based in our downtown Denver, CO office on a hybrid work schedule. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with IASLC’s strategic plan and IASLC Foundation priorities in collaboration with the CDO.

Increase revenue growth across annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and support for the IASLC Foundation.

Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 100–150 individual donors and prospects.

Cultivate and steward donors through personalized engagement strategies.

Identify and advance new major gift prospects, with a focus on increasing domestic and global engagement.

Identify and pursue grant opportunities from private and family foundations.

Serve as the staff liaison to the IASLC Foundation Advisory Board, providing support and communication related to activities and global philanthropic initiatives.

Manage philanthropic activities related to IASLC conferences and fundraising events.

Support IASLC Foundation initiatives and programs through targeted fundraising efforts, including the virtual Wellness Challenge event at IASLC’s annual World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

Develop proposals, reports, and stewardship communications for donors and foundation partners.

Manage donor recognition activities, acknowledgments, and impact reporting.

Work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain positive interpersonal relationships in a small, cooperative working environment.

Ensure compliance with fundraising best practices and organizational policies.

Manage donor database (CRM) systems, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.

Work closely with the CDO to oversee the budget for the IASLC Foundation ($1.5–2M).

Represent the IASLC at domestic and international meetings to cultivate donor relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4–5 years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, donor relations, or a related field.

Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing major gifts.

Experience managing donor portfolios and executing fundraising campaigns.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet revenue‑driven goals.

Professional written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of principles, ethics, and best practices for successful philanthropic activities.

Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with fundraising tools, techniques, and donor engagement strategies.

Professional discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Proficiency in using CRM systems and fundraising software.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally to IASLC conferences and events, as needed (5–10%).

Multilingual fluency/literacy would be a plus.

Benefits

A meaningful mission. Your work will support global efforts to find effective treatments for lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer worldwide.

Opportunity to work with leading physicians and researchers. You will meet and promote the activities of the world’s brightest minds in thoracic oncology and exciting new scientific advancements.

A positive work culture. Our people make the IASLC a special place to work. We are committed to living out our company values at all levels on a daily basis.

Belong to a collaborative team. Our small team creates a lot of magic through collaboration; your work will provide many opportunities to work cross‑functionally across the organization.

Great employee benefits. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive package of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other perks. Some positions also offer opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

Hybrid work schedule. Employees are based in our Denver office two days per week and may work remotely for the remaining three days.

Compensation: $75,000–80,000 annually, depending on related experience and education.

We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams. We strive to have an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be successful regardless of any lawfully protected status.

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