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Director of Development, Foundations

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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 plays a vital role in advancing groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and education through strategic fundraising. The Director of Development, Foundations is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation donors and prospects in support of key institutional priorities. Reporting to senior leadership, this role leads the development of grant proposals, letters of intent, and stewardship strategies, while partnering with faculty, leadership, and cross-functional teams to secure funding and strengthen donor relationships. This is a highly visible position requiring strong strategic thinking, exceptional writing ability, and a collaborative, mission-driven approach.

Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and develop strategic fundraising plans
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundation prospects and partners
Prepare and submit grant proposals, letters of intent, and donor communications
Ensure all proposal deadlines and reporting requirements are met
Conduct donor meetings, cultivation events, and leadership briefings
Partner closely with faculty and internal stakeholders to advance funding priorities
Collaborate on donor stewardship strategies and ongoing engagement efforts
Conduct research to expand and strengthen the foundation donor pipeline
Track fundraising progress and contribute to achieving annual revenue goals
Stay current on foundation fundraising trends and healthcare research initiatives

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, grant development, or related field
Experience in a healthcare, academic, or research environment preferred
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including translating complex concepts into compelling proposals
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, faculty, and senior leadership
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and sound judgment
Collaborative and team-oriented approach with a donor-centered mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database systems (CRM experience preferred)