Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Quick Summary
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in biological sciences strongly preferred 8–10+ years of experience in grant development, foundation fundraising,
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.
- 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
Requirements
~1 min read- 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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Listing Details
- First seen
- June 9, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 113
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 1, 2026
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