American Association for Cancer Research
The Assistant Director will partner with AACR Foundation leadership to build and manage a major donor and complex giving program, focusing on membership and scientific initiative giving. The role involves developing a pipeline of major, principal, and planned gifts, managing donor relationships, and leading a team to track and acknowledge contributions.
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1907
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research. With roughly 58,000 members worldwide — including researchers, clinicians, and allied professionals — AACR funds research, publishes leading scientific journals, and organizes major conferences and training programs to accelerate discovery and translation into new cancer treatments. Its mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, funding, and advocacy. AACR also supports early‑career scientists and engages in public policy and outreach to amplify the impact of cancer science.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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