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Work EnvironmentDonates funds, may participate in events or outreachResearches and writes grant proposals, often works in offices or remotely
Employer & Industry UsageFoundations, charitable organizations, corporate giving programsNonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies

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Senior Director, Foundation Relations

City of Hope

Irwindale, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

City Of Hope rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 893 rated healthcare providers

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.

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About City of Hope

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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hopes translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations Best Hospitals in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913

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