Vice President of Individual Giving

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree  in business, philanthropy or related field.
• Must have at least 15 years of fundraising experience.

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• A seasoned professional with background in an academic medical center, or comparable academic/university setting, and/or a national health care organization.
• CFRE credentials highly desirable.
• Success in managing a high-level portfolio of high-level prospects and donors capable of making six and seven figure gifts.   A skilled, experienced and motivational leader and manager with demonstrated ability to successfully supervise and lead varying levels of administrative and professional staff.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring development officers in all aspects of the solicitation cycle and in managing, motivating and retaining a staff within the context of complex organization
• Skilled and experienced manager with high emotional intelligence who can flex their supervisory style to adjust to various staffing assignments; demonstrated success in using performance metrics to motivate intended behaviors and outcomes.
• Strategic thinker, with sound judgment, decision-making skills, diplomacy, exceptional and compelling verbal and written communication skills, negotiation, coaching, customer service, and the ability to close gifts.
• Results-oriented leader, adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing and follow through. A team player and leader who values collaboration, including sharing credit when appropriate.
• Credible professional who inspires confidence with donors and financial/legal services providers.
• The successful candidate should enjoy working with people, especially high-profile donors and volunteers, be goal-oriented, and work well under pressure.
• A passion for building relationships and providing high levels of support and collaboration with colleagues and peers.

Additional Information:

To protect the health of patients and staff and to comply with new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021.  Compliance is a condition of employment. 

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.