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aa067 lists this Senior Director, Foundation Relations opportunity in irwindale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
City of Hope’s Office of Philanthropy is a critical driver of innovation, advancing groundbreaking research, compassionate patient care, and biomedical education through strategic fundraising. The Senior Director of Development is a key leader responsible for driving foundation fundraising strategy, managing a robust portfolio of grant-making organizations, and leading high-impact initiatives across the enterprise. This role serves as a subject matter expert and team leader, partnering closely with faculty, leadership, and cross-functional teams to secure philanthropic support for research, capital, and programmatic priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Lead foundation fundraising strategy and execution to achieve annual revenue and activity goals
Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and develop strategic cultivation and solicitation plans
Partner with faculty, leadership, and stakeholders to advance fundraising priorities
Prepare and present grant proposals, letters of intent, and donor communications
Facilitate donor meetings, cultivation events, and strategic briefings
Utilize research and data to identify prospects and guide fundraising strategies
Collaborate with development teams to expand and strengthen foundation donor engagement
Serve as a team leader and subject matter expert within Foundation Relations, mentoring others and driving best practices
Support fundraising efforts across key markets, including major programmatic and research initiatives
Model accountability, professionalism, and a high-performing, mission-driven culture
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in biological sciences strongly preferred
8-10+ years of experience in grant development, foundation fundraising, or related field
Experience in a complex healthcare, research, or academic environment preferred
Deep understanding of foundation fundraising strategies, regulations, and donor engagement
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, including proposal development
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, faculty, and senior leadership
Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative leadership style with strong judgment, professionalism, and integrity
City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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