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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Category: Advancement
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Adv-Cancer Walk - W400120
Job Type: Temporary
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: April 30, 2026
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary Minimum: USD $26.44/Hr.
Salary Maximum: USD $33.65/Hr.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Manager, UMass Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising, the Advancement Specialist, Cancer Walk and Community Fundraising works with individuals and organizations in the community raising funds to advance the mission of UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The Advancement Specialist will utilize writing, computer, marketing, and public relations skills in these various assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and manage the fundraising activities of community supporters
- Encourage, motivate and support community partners to maximize the funds they raise for UMass Chan
- Cultivate new supporters while maintaining and developing relationships with existing community partners
- Guide fundraisers in setting up and designing personalized fundraising pages across online platforms
- Promote community events through internal and external communication channels including website, email and social media
- Monitor and report on program performance including number of events, gross and net proceeds, expenses and UMass Chan department beneficiaries
- Assess progress toward goals and adjust strategies and action plans as needed to ensure continued success
- Coordinate stewardship efforts such as acknowledgments, publications, donor recognition items and special events as needed
- Provide leadership and oversight in the planning, , execution and evaluation of fundraising initiatives and events
- Support the walk manager in identifying, cultivating and stewarding prospective and existing donors
- Solicit and secure gift-in-kind sponsors, including food, water, and survivor gifts for walk event
- In collaboration with the manager, develop detailed action plans and timelines ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget
- Recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers to support walk events, and related community activities.
- Contribute to proposal development and grant submissions as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience
- Possess a high degree of self-confidence & enthusiasm and ability to engage with all levels of stakeholders
- Strong oral and written and interpersonal communication skills
- Works well independently and as member of a team
- Detail oriented with a high level of follow through
- Self-starter who needs minimal direct oversight and has strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated skills in creating marketing materials for website, corporate newsletters, events or fundraising campaigns
- Excellent PC skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with online fundraising platforms preferred
- Volunteer fundraising experience highly desirable
- Ability to travel to off-site locations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
