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.