Full-Time
Philanthropy Director
Multiple Teams
Posted on 8/14/2025
American Cancer Society
5,001-10,000 employees
Advocates, funds cancer research, supports patients
Compensation Overview
$100k - $105k/yr
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Remote
Ideal candidate should be home-based in the Phoenix, AZ area.
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- Bachelor's degree and a 5+ year proven track record of securing $100,000+ gifts or equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as is computer proficiency.
- Successful track record of securing 6, 7, and 8 figure gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Strong working knowledge of the major gifts area; sales management and campaign experience is highly desirable.
- Established ability to build and cultivate relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Ability to establish collegial, effective working relationships and partner with staff and volunteers.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Ability to drive lead generation for individual and corporate major giving opportunities.
- The ability to be an ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
- Ability to understand work within a complex organizational structure.
- Build relationships with volunteers, board members, corporate representatives, foundations and current and prospective donors toward qualifying and building a caseload of donors.
- Manage a portfolio of 100-125 donors.
- Create and execute a moves management plan for each qualified donor in portfolio.
- Work with the market leadership, program, and communications team to secure appropriate project information, including budgets and program content, to create proposals and execute solicitations.
- Create and submit monthly reports as required to management that accurately reflect caseload activity and performance.
- Secure a minimum of $750,000 - 1,300,000+ in major gifts in first year.
- Supporting the effective development of campaign packaging, pricing, and lead gifts for field staff proposals.
- Coordinate the stewardship of $10k+ donors who make a gift to ACS; and execute in partnership with stewardship advisor.
- Supporting nationwide solicitation of corporate and foundation prospect Collaborates with Community Development, Cancer Control, Business Planning - Operations, Communications/Marketing and ACS CAN leads to ensure coordinated and interdependent achievement of regional goals.
- Maintains a productive and collaborative relationships with the Society's global headquarters departments and other regions; participates on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate.
- Strong working knowledge of the major gifts area; sales management and campaign experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with Salesforce, preferred.
American Cancer Society works to end cancer by combining advocacy, research, and patient support. It funds and conducts cancer research, provides information and education to prevent and detect cancer, and offers services to help patients and families during treatment. Its nationwide programs include a patient helpline, support resources, and policy advocacy to improve access to care. What sets it apart is its comprehensive, end-to-end approach that connects scientific research with practical support and public policy, aiming to improve quality of life for people affected by cancer. The organization’s goal is to end cancer as we know it for everyone by enabling prevention, early detection, effective treatment, and survival.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$2.7M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2000
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pfizer funds $15M Change the Odds initiative targeting breast, prostate disparities.
- Raises $1.86M at Chicago Discovery Ball February 28, 2026 for research.
- Invested over $5B in research since 1946, funding major breakthroughs.
What critics are saying
- ACS ACTS AI from Massive Bio delivers inaccurate matches, triggers FDA scrutiny in 6-12 months.
- NFL partnerships expose liability as 60% screening fails survival gains in 12-18 months.
- FY2027 federal cuts slash $5.6B research portfolio, crisis in 12-18 months.
What makes American Cancer Society unique
- ACS partners with NFL Crucial Catch for Providence Saint John's lung cancer screening.
- Launches Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer journal April 2026.
- Deploys AI-driven ACS ACTS matching over 900 clinical trials since February 2025.
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American Cancer Society announces new Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Journal; names editor-in-chief. Credit: American Cancer Society New ACS Pediatric Cancer Journal Newswise - The American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the launch of its fourth medical journal, Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer. This international, multidisciplinary publication will feature peer-reviewed original research and solicited content on the latest advances in cancers affecting children, adolescents, and young adults (AYA). The open-access journal will serve as a vital resource for those dedicated to advancing prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship in all areas of pediatric and AYA oncology. Physician-scientist Dr. Nirali N. Shah has been named the inaugural editor-in-chief. "This new journal provides a unique forum dedicated to comprehensively highlighting cutting-edge efforts in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer, serving as a beacon for medical and scientific research professionals," said Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer at the American Cancer Society. "Also, the addition of Dr. Shah as editor-in-chief will provide the expert leadership needed for rigorous, collaborative research that advances care and outcomes across the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer continuum." Dr. Shah serves as the head of the hematologic malignancies section in the pediatric oncology branch at the National Cancer Institute. She leads a research program focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for high-risk blood cancers in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her clinical and translational work centers on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell and antibody-based therapies aimed at improving outcomes while reducing treatment-related toxicities and late effects. "With rising rates of cancer in adolescents and young adults, the journal will provide an opportunity to address and broadly communicate some of the greatest challenges faced in cancer care by this vulnerable population," said Dr. Shah. "With the foundation of the ACS, and through highlighting the latest and greatest in pediatric and AYA oncology, the journal is poised to bring forward meaningful change to enhance quality of care and improve outcomes for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients." The journal will focus on the following key areas in pediatric and AYA cancer: * Providing a platform for researchers, clinicians, and advocates to share discoveries and advance knowledge across the field of oncology * Novel treatment approaches, prevention strategies, and epidemiologic studies * Artificial intelligence-driven insights and bioinformatics breakthroughs * Advancing cancer care and improving outcomes worldwide Additionally, the types of articles to be published include: * Original articles * Review articles * Commentaries * Brief reports * Clinical practice guidelines * Consensus statements * Policy and practice * Beyond the diagnosis (essays from clinicians, patients, and caregivers) * Letters to the editor * Virtual tumor board * Editorials The Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer journal will be produced quarterly, with the first issue planned for late summer. ACS is currently accepting submissions from medical and scientific experts here.
The American Cancer Society has launched its fourth medical journal, Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer, an open-access publication dedicated to research on cancers affecting children and young adults. Dr Nirali N. Shah, head of the haematologic malignancies section at the National Cancer Institute, has been named inaugural editor-in-chief. The international, multidisciplinary journal will publish peer-reviewed original research and solicited content on prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship. It will cover novel treatment approaches, epidemiologic studies, AI-driven insights and bioinformatics breakthroughs. The quarterly journal will launch in late summer 2026 and is currently accepting submissions. The American Cancer Society's three other journals are CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Cancer, and Cancer Cytopathology.
Workout Anytime and Savannah baseball star Kyle "KJ" Jackson are hosting a community event on 13 April at the fitness brand's Thomasville, North Carolina location to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The meet-and-greet will feature Jackson, who was recently appointed as Workout Anytime's first-ever Chief Aura Officer, encouraging attendees to participate in a "Battle Rope Challenge" with donations going to the charity. The event, running from 3pm to 6pm, is open to members and non-members alike. Activities include meeting Jackson for photos and autographs, alongside food trucks, bounce houses and a live DJ. Jackson's role as Chief Aura Officer focuses on driving culture and community across Workout Anytime's 190-plus clubs nationwide.
Workout Anytime is hosting a community fundraising event for the American Cancer Society on 13 April at its Thomasville, North Carolina location. The meet-and-greet will feature Kyle "KJ" Jackson, a Savannah baseball star recently appointed as the fitness brand's first Chief Aura Officer. Attendees can participate in the "Battle Rope Challenge" and make donations to the American Cancer Society. The event, running from 3pm to 6pm, will include opportunities to meet Jackson, take photos and receive autographs, alongside food trucks, bounce houses and a live DJ. As Chief Aura Officer, Jackson's role focuses on driving culture, connection and community across Workout Anytime's 190-plus locations nationwide. The Atlanta-based 24/7 fitness brand operates premium facilities at accessible prices.
American Cancer Society gala spotlights hope and raises $1.86 million. March 27, 2026 09:00 AM CDT The American Cancer Society hosted its 19th annual Chicago Discovery Ball on Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, drawing 526 supporters and raising $1.86 million for cancer research and patient programs. Roughly four years after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the night life scene in Chicago is enjoying a quiet renaissance, operators tell Crain's. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.