Senior Executive Director of Development, Planned Giving - Estate Administration

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience may substitute for subject area requirements.
• Must have at least 8 years estate planning, probate or other relevant legal or planned giving experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of management experience.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Must be licensed to practice in state of CA.

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Juris Doctor or other advanced degree or relevant experience; Certified Financial Advisor or Estate Panning Attorney.
• Estate Planning Attorney strongly preferred.
• Philanthropy or Planned Giving experience & a general understanding of development and/or the fundraising process.
• Legal background that is focused on probate, estate planning and/or fiduciary expertise.
• Development or philanthropy experience or general knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship building skills and ability to work well with individuals of all ages.
• Display tact/consideration in dealing with City of Hope donors, patients and employees
• Sensitivity to intercultural relations.
• Foster/promote a positive image and professional appearance
• Exercises Sound judgement and decision making.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills are essential. 
• Proficient analytical and research skills. 
• Demonstrated achievement where initiative, follows through and attention to detail is essential. 
• Presentation of professional attitude and demeanor. 
• Possess a technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate within a relational database. Ability to work independently, under pressure and manage multiple assignments while maintaining normal workflow.
• Leadership and management skills with the ability to instruct and train others.
• Excellent verbal communication and excellent written communication skills.  Ability to understand and communicate with other legal and financial professionals. 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work at a fast pace and manage a high volume of activity.
• Ability to conduct research, prepare reports and analyze data.
• Microsoft Office, PG Calc, Blackbaud CRM

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.