ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

City of Hope's Development and External Affairs is responsible for communicating with individuals, corporations, foundations and charitable groups with the goal of securing financial support for our organization's groundbreaking research and world-class patient care. With offices in major cities nationwide, Development and External Affairs works to sponsor events and reach out to donors who are interested in furthering the cause of cancer research and treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ideal candidate will assist in developing, planning and implementing new and existing events and programs, independently or as part of a particular campaign. Responsible for planning, management and coordination of designated programs or events. Assist in cultivating individuals and companies for the direct purpose of soliciting funds through established or newly created contribution programs. Plan, manage and coordinate designated campaign events and programs or designated segments of national campaign events. Plan, schedule and coordinate event committee and/or subcommittee meetings. Assist the Director in the organization and development of new chapters and/or fundraising campaigns. Assist in the research, identification and solicitation of potential committee/chapter members. Compose solicitation letters and place follow up calls. Provide education and training for new committee/chapter members on COH fundraising policies, procedures and goals. Attend committee meetings and actively participate in the event planning process. Coordinate event related public relations and advertising efforts. Write copy for press releases and radio spots and interface with Marketing Department. Write chapter newsletter articles. Create marketing materials. May create layout and design independently, or in collaboration with the Marketing Department and outside vendors. Prepare monthly activity reports and special campaign-related progress reports.

Minimum Experience:
B.A. in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field. Experience may substitute for minimum educational requirements. At least three years experience in fundraising, development or a related field such as marketing or sales required.

About City of Hope:
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols impact care throughout the nation. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics and shares its scientific knowledge with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling serious diseases.

Learn more about our mission, team and organization at www.cityofhope.org

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to email their resumes and cover letters to dderamus@coh.org Please include "Assistant Director" in the Subject line of your email submission. Word or PDF format for attachments is preferred.