Executive Director

Cancer Support Community

Executive Director leading CSC Massachusetts, a nonprofit providing free emotional and social cancer support. Managing fundraising, operations, partnerships, staff, volunteers, and community impact.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,263 - $128,646 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing diverse donor portfolios, and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to cultivate relationships with community partners and ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Cultivation and StewardshipTeam Leadership and DevelopmentBudget Management and Financial OversightCommunity Engagement and Partnership Building

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Hard Skills

FundraisingGrant Proposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementFinancial Performance MonitoringDonor CommunicationEvent PlanningMoves ManagementCompliance ManagementStrategic PlanningPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationMotivation

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic SupportCommunity PartnershipsHealthcare PartnershipsBoard DevelopmentVolunteer EngagementOperational ComplianceStakeholder ManagementCivic LeadershipNetworkingFundraising Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of CSC Massachusetts and ensure high-quality, impactful support for people affected by cancer
Lead staff and volunteers and manage the business of CSC Massachusetts
Create and lead fundraising and development efforts
Serve as the key liaison with community and healthcare partners
Develop and implement strategies to grow philanthropic support from individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations
Design and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with CSC’s national strategies, policies, and standards
Build, cultivate, solicit, and steward diversified donor and partner portfolios
Develop and execute donor stewardship and moves management strategies
Partner with the Advisory Board, volunteers, and community leaders to expand fundraising capacity and identify funding opportunities
Lead signature fundraising events
Develop grant proposals, sponsorship opportunities, and donor communications
Represent CSC Massachusetts at community events, networking opportunities, and philanthropic engagements
Collaborate with CSC Headquarters on fundraising resources, campaigns, marketing support, and best practices
Serve as chief ambassador and spokesperson through media relations, public speaking, community partnerships, marketing, and social media
Partner with the Program Director to strengthen program delivery and community outreach
Recruit, develop, and support a diverse, high-performing Board of Directors
Maintain relationships with board members, volunteers, healthcare partners, community organizations, donors, and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with national standards, policies, brand guidelines, laws, regulations, and operational expectations
Implement organizational strategies and priorities with CSC Headquarters
Provide financial leadership, manage the annual operating budget, monitor performance, and present financial reports and forecasts
Lead day-to-day operations and administrative functions
Recruit, develop, coach, and lead a high-performing team
Build staffing structures to support growth
Partner with the Program Director to ensure effective program and service delivery
Engage and support volunteers in program delivery, fundraising, and community engagement
Collaborate with CSC Headquarters, Network Partner Executive Directors, and national teams
Monitor operational, financial, fundraising, and program metrics to drive continuous improvement
Perform other duties as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly effective management, fundraising, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
History of effective collaboration with internal teams and external institutions
Experience engaging funders, community partners, and professional membership organizations
Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Ability to lead staff and volunteers
Ability to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies
Ability to cultivate and steward individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, community organizations, and civic leaders
Ability to secure annual, major, planned, and transformational gifts
Ability to develop grant proposals, sponsorship opportunities, and donor communications
Ability to recruit and support a diverse Board of Directors
Ability to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure responsible stewardship of resources
Ability to maintain legal, financial, and operational compliance
Ability to recruit, coach, and lead a high-performing team
Ability to monitor operational, financial, fundraising, and program metrics
Local candidates strongly preferred
Ability to attend some in-person activities and occasional travel
Original cover letter and resume required to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Suite of benefits for full and part-time employees
Remote position
Some in-person and occasional travel required