Vice President of Development and Administration
Cancer Research & Treatment Fund (CR&T)
Established in 1968, CR&T is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding research that seeks new treatments and cures for cancer, with a particular focus on blood cancers, especially the myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). The organization has committed more than $17 million to research, including nearly $8 million for our key research initiative, the Richard T. Silver , M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Center at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. CR&T is proud of its research output in leading national and international journals and its role in national and international meetings, in promoting and assisting in fellowship and residency training, and in mentoring young postgraduate research assistants.
As CR&T enters a new phase of strategic growth, our leadership is energized by the potential to deepen our impact in the cancer research and patient advocacy space. At the heart of this transformation is a renewed commitment to expanding one of our most powerful and unique capabilities: convening high-impact patient symposia that bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and the patients who need it most. These symposia are not only critical platforms for educating patients about the latest advances in cancer research and treatment — for 25 years in the myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and soon to be in other cancers— but they also serve as catalysts for fostering community, collaboration, and empowerment among patients, clinicians, and researchers alike.
This focus allows CR&T to build a virtuous circle — using the visibility and engagement from our symposia to attract increased sponsorship from BioPharma partners and reinvesting those resources directly into pioneering clinical and laboratory research. These investments fuel discovery, accelerate the development of new and more effective treatments, and bring us closer to the ultimate goal: a cure. Our leadership sees this moment not just as a step forward, but as a leap toward realizing our founding vision with even greater urgency, innovation, and patient-centered purpose.
Position Description:
The VP of Development and Administration, reports to the President of the Board and collaborates closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Treasurer of the Board. The VP is responsible for developing and implementing CR&T’s fundraising strategy, including producing annual events; liaising with the Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board, reaching out to donors including corporations, individual, and foundations; producing communications; and managing the day-to-day operations of the office.
The candidate must be able to work independently and juggle multiple projects. The VP will supervise staff that currently includes a half-time administrative person and consultants, including an accountant and bookkeeper and will grow as required. In addition to the President, Treasurer and Chief Medical Officer, key members of the leadership team include the Executive Committee and the legal counsel. The VP also manages relationships with multiple vendors (event planner, graphic designer and printer, social media consultant, web developer, IT consultant, etc.).
Responsibilities:
Organizational Development:
● Develop a plan for organizational growth in collaboration with Leadership
● Execute the plan for organizational growth, with support from internal team
Communications:
● Produce donor communications, including print newsletter (tri-annually), email blasts, donor appeals, etc.
● Supervise social media freelancer
● Ensure that website is up to date, produce Web content, and work with Web development company as needed
Event Production:
● Organize three board meetings per year
● Produce CR&T’s signature annual fundraising gala, the Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner
● Produce CR&T’s annual patient education program, the International Patient Symposium on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
● Develop a plan for additional Symposia for additional blood/solid tumor cancers
o Together with Leadership, especially the Chief Medical Officer
o Determine quantity of additional symposia
o Determine focus areas of additional symposia
o Prepare comparative analysis for new symposia candidates for evaluation
o Outreach to additional sponsors
▪ Corporations, including BioPharma
o Lead team to produce Symposia
● Produce other events and programs (e.g., webcasts) as needed
● Ensure that events are produced on deadline and on budget
● Retain and supervise vendors, including event managers, graphic designers and printers, videographers and photographers, etc.
Development:
● Work with Leadership to determine annual fundraising goal
● Maintain fundraising database and produce reports as needed
● Research and outreach to current and new funding sources to achieve fundraising goal
● Produce and submit grant proposals to major donors and industry sponsors
● Regular liaison with Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Board, and major donors by phone and email
● Create acknowledgment letters; working with administrative aide, ensure that donor acknowledgments are sent out on a timely basis
Administration:
● Work closely with Accountant, Bookkeeper, and Treasurer, to manage organizational finances
● Supervise bookkeeper on a weekly basis to ensure that donations and invoices are processed efficiently
● Responsible for day-to-day operation of office, including ordering supplies, overseeing equipment maintenance, ensuring that key documents are posted in cloud storage, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, focus in nonprofit management preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
● Mature, self-motivated professional with at least 5-7 years’ experience in a nonprofit environment, including event management. Healthcare nonprofit experience a plus.
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently
● Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
● Interest in medical research; ability to understand and communicate complex concepts in lay language
● Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
● Familiarity with fundraising database
Compensation for this full-time position includes
· Small office on the Upper East Side
· Paid Time Off/Federal Holidays
· Salary range is $130,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
· A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to info@crt.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience producing fundraising event?
Experience:
- Nonprofit management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
