This position is considered remote, up to 1 day in the office at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Data Input Specialist is responsible for receiving, interpreting, and entering all contents of data files from external lockbox vendors, online data streams, call centers, and other sources.  Additionally, the Data Input Specialist examines data files for data input accuracy and alignment with DFCI business rules for data input.  Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute.  Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication. 

Dana-Farber is pursuing an ambitious, multi-year fundraising effort to change the future of cancer research and care: The Dana-Farber Campaign. This $2 billion campaign is the largest in the Institute’s history and one of the largest ever in the U.S. focused solely on cancer. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign will accelerate the Institute’s strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunities—helping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review scanned images of checks and other donor correspondence, interpret donor intent, and translate to proper codification within the Clearview gift database;
• Create and/or edit unique coding for each of the various gift types, primarily general, tribute, events, and matching gifts;
• Directly input gift-related data into the Clearview gift database based on donor intent, prospect manager direction, and data input business rules;
• Record all donor biographical, address, interest, relationship, and other information into the Luminate and/or Clearview databases;
• Maintain a working knowledge of new donor acquisition and gift renewal procedures for comprehensive processing;
• Maintain departmental scanned gift and donor correspondence files for accurate record keeping;
• Complete specialized gift-related projects assigned by management;
• Maintain as close to 100% accuracy as possible in all data input activities;
• Maintain highest level of donor confidentiality and accountability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Data Input of Fiscal & Regulatory Management. Seeks major decision-making authority from supervisor.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 1-3 years of professional experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to complete data input and gift processing tasks with efficiency and accuracy in compliance with DFCI standards. Detail-oriented team player with excellent verbal, written language, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong reading and oral communication skills required. Familiarity with Clearview highly desirable, experience with web-based gift databases preferred and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel essential. 

This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Up to 1 day in the office at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:

We’re stronger together.

In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values. 

DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities.*

*All benefits subject to Institute changes

We’re hiring! Learn more about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.