H-1B Visa Director Of Philanthropy Jobs
Director of Philanthropy roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in nonprofit management, business, or a related field. Employers in higher education, hospitals, and large nonprofits have active H-1B filing histories for fundraising leadership positions.
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Job Ref:
JR-8800
Location:
10 Brookline Place, BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Category:
Development/Fundraising
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$53,500.00 - $58,200.00 per year
Overview
The Philanthropy Assistant provides administrative, operational, and project support to advance fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities for Annual Giving’s Prospect Management team. The position coordinates fundraising operations, donor meetings and visits, and prospect management outreach efforts. The role maintains records and systems, assists with reporting, and collaborates with internal partners to support philanthropic goals. This position contributes to the achievement of Annual Giving and organizational fundraising goals by supporting department mail operations, contribution processing, and general department email and phone inquiries. The role supports multiple supervisors and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
This position’s work location is hybrid with two or three days per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). 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:
- Administrative Support: Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including but not limited to, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, mail management, and preparing meeting materials.
- Data Management: Maintain and update organizational and management systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information. Assist in generating reports as needed.
- Communication: Prepare and edit correspondence, documents, reports, and presentations. Provide timely email and phone communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Financial Support: May include, but not limited to, P-card review and reconciliation, expense reimbursement processing. May assist with preparing donor acknowledgement and correspondence.
- Event Support: May contribute to the logistical planning and execution of meetings, events and programs.
- Collaboration: May collaborate with colleagues on team-wide or Division-wide ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer Service Orientation: Customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, donors and external contacts.
- Organization: Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow-through on a variety of projects under the close supervision of a manager. Good attention to detail with ability to perform and complete tasks with accuracy.
- Problem-Solving: Must possess the ability to identify issues and proactively work to resolve problems.
- Confidentiality: Ability to maintain discretion and handle confidential information with care.
- Computer Literacy: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
HS or equivalent No experience required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
None
Special Working Conditions:
This position may be remote (0-1 day) or hybrid (2-3 days onsite) at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. May require event support, local travel, and occasional weekend and night work required. May require light lifting for event set-up.
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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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 characteristics protected by law.
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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$53,500.00 - $58,200.00
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Document your degree's direct field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to fundraising leadership. A degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or business strengthens your petition more than a general humanities degree, even with equivalent experience.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, hospitals, and affiliated research foundations are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without lottery exposure. Director of Philanthropy roles at these institutions are among the most accessible H-1B paths in the nonprofit sector.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for philanthropy and development roles. This surfaces real sponsorship history, not just employer claims, so you target organizations that have actually sponsored this job type.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for fundraising manager or development director roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, and knowing the threshold protects you in negotiations.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If your offer has a defined start date tied to a campaign cycle or fiscal year, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS typically adjudicates premium I-129 petitions within 15 business days, reducing uncertainty around your onboarding timeline.
Clarify who files and pays before signing
Nonprofits sometimes ask candidates to cover filing fees, which USCIS prohibits for certain mandatory costs. Confirm in writing that your employer covers the I-129 filing fee and any attorney costs before you sign an offer letter.
H-1B Visa Director Of Philanthropy: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Philanthropy role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nonprofit management, public administration, business, or communications. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so your employer's petition should document why a specific degree background is required for the fundraising strategy and stakeholder leadership work involved.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for philanthropy and fundraising directors?
Universities, academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and major foundations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Director of Philanthropy roles. These institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions at any time rather than entering the annual lottery. Large national nonprofits with established HR infrastructure also sponsor, though less frequently than higher education or health system employers. Browse verified filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors by role type and location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search for this role?
If your target employer is a for-profit entity or a nonprofit without cap-exempt status, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery each April with a roughly 25 to 35 percent selection rate. Cap-exempt employers, including most universities and nonprofit hospitals, bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing cap-exempt institutions removes that uncertainty and lets you start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition, which can be as early as the filing date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transition from a university to a private foundation?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new H-1B petition before you begin work there. If the new employer is cap-subject and you've already been counted against the cap in a previous H-1B, you don't re-enter the lottery. Your status and work authorization remain valid under your current employer until USCIS receives the new petition, which you can confirm using your receipt notice.
Does the O*NET classification for this role support specialty occupation status?
O*NET classifies fundraising manager and development director roles under job zone four or five, which correspond to positions typically requiring a four-year degree or higher. Your employer can reference the O*NET occupation profile in the H-1B petition to support the argument that the position meets the specialty occupation threshold, particularly when documenting the typical education requirements for the role in industry practice.