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Executive Director of Development roles in U.S. nonprofits and higher education require demonstrated fundraising leadership, and Australian professionals can pursue these positions through E-3 visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it well-suited for long-term development careers. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application before you apply at a U.S. consulate.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin 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.
The Senior Executive Director of Development (SEDOD), Planned Giving - Real Estate/Estate Asset Administration will lead and direct programmatic and technical operations of the City of Hope’s philanthropic real estate or estate programs. The SEDOD will lead the ongoing administration of all planned gifts funded with real estate or estate assets, including charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and bequests of real estate.
The Senior Executive Director of Development (SEDOD) will have demonstrated and significant knowledge of planned giving vehicles including bequests, charitable gift annuities, real estate and other non-case tangible properties, charitable remainder and testamentary trusts, life insurance policies, and retained life estates. The SEDOD must understand the nuance and peculiarities of planned giving programs and the relevant legal, financial, and administrative regulations.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Conduct all activities involving gifts of Real Estate or Estate assets and Secured Promissory Notes, including the review and acceptance of such properties.
- Evaluate proposed gifts to determine market value, environmental concerns, legal concerns, potential liability and exposure issues, compliance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and Federal, state, and local real estate disclosure and compliance laws, within California and other states.
- Interact with donors or responsible parties, and their financial planners, to explain planned gift arrangements funded with real estate or estates, including Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Unitrusts.
- Continue the management of a portfolio of real properties. Responsible for ongoing stewardship of Life Tenants.
- Understand receipt and disposition of gifted assets by preparing legal documents for recording, consulting with legal counsel as needed.
- Conduct periodic review and assessment of gifts accepted and implement strategic changes/enhancements as needed.
- Oversee development of new processes, procedures and systems to support real estate or estate office.
Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
Minimum Experience:
Real Estate:
- 8 years philanthropic real estate or other relevant legal or planned giving experience.
- 3-5 years management experience.
Estate Assets:
- 8 years planning, probate or other relevant legal or planned giving experience.
- 3-5 years management experience.
Preferred Experience:
- Estate Assets - Philanthropy or Planned Giving experience and a general understanding of development and/or the fundraising process.
- Real Estate - Real estate, escrow or title experience a plus and a general understanding of development and/or the fundraising process.
- Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
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.
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.
The Senior Executive Director of Development (SEDOD), Planned Giving - Real Estate/Estate Asset Administration will lead and direct programmatic and technical operations of the City of Hope’s philanthropic real estate or estate programs. The SEDOD will lead the ongoing administration of all planned gifts funded with real estate or estate assets, including charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and bequests of real estate.
The Senior Executive Director of Development (SEDOD) will have demonstrated and significant knowledge of planned giving vehicles including bequests, charitable gift annuities, real estate and other non-case tangible properties, charitable remainder and testamentary trusts, life insurance policies, and retained life estates. The SEDOD must understand the nuance and peculiarities of planned giving programs and the relevant legal, financial, and administrative regulations.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Conduct all activities involving gifts of Real Estate or Estate assets and Secured Promissory Notes, including the review and acceptance of such properties.
- Evaluate proposed gifts to determine market value, environmental concerns, legal concerns, potential liability and exposure issues, compliance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and Federal, state, and local real estate disclosure and compliance laws, within California and other states.
- Interact with donors or responsible parties, and their financial planners, to explain planned gift arrangements funded with real estate or estates, including Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Unitrusts.
- Continue the management of a portfolio of real properties. Responsible for ongoing stewardship of Life Tenants.
- Understand receipt and disposition of gifted assets by preparing legal documents for recording, consulting with legal counsel as needed.
- Conduct periodic review and assessment of gifts accepted and implement strategic changes/enhancements as needed.
- Oversee development of new processes, procedures and systems to support real estate or estate office.
Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.
Minimum Experience:
Real Estate:
- 8 years philanthropic real estate or other relevant legal or planned giving experience.
- 3-5 years management experience.
Estate Assets:
- 8 years planning, probate or other relevant legal or planned giving experience.
- 3-5 years management experience.
Preferred Experience:
- Estate Assets - Philanthropy or Planned Giving experience and a general understanding of development and/or the fundraising process.
- Real Estate - Real estate, escrow or title experience a plus and a general understanding of development and/or the fundraising process.
- Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Executive Director Of Development
Frame your fundraising record in U.S. terms
Australian fundraising credentials translate well, but U.S. employers evaluate candidates using metrics like major gift portfolios, endowment campaign totals, and donor retention rates. Reframe your CV around these benchmarks before you apply.
Target organizations with established LCA filing history
Universities, hospital foundations, and large nonprofits with dedicated HR teams file LCAs regularly and understand the E-3 process. Smaller community organizations may not, so prioritize institutions where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Clarify specialty occupation status during interviews
Executive Director of Development roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in philanthropy, nonprofit management, business, or a related field is genuinely required. Confirm the job posting specifies a degree requirement, not just a preference.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your LCA and filing
Once you have an offer, your employer must file an LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so neither you nor your employer misses a step.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Development director roles with active E-3 sponsorship don't always surface on general job boards. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to Australian candidates, so your search focuses on roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Prepare your Australian degree equivalency documentation
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but your consular officer may request a credential evaluation. Have a course transcript ready to support your application.
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How do I find Executive Director of Development jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Executive Director of Development roles with E-3 sponsorship. Many development positions at universities, hospital foundations, and major nonprofits are open to Australian candidates, but general job boards don't filter by visa type. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already open to E-3 sponsorship so you're not chasing roles where sponsorship was never available.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Executive Director of Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related discipline. If the job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the specialty occupation standard may not be met. Review the posting carefully and ask the employer to confirm the degree requirement is firm before proceeding with E-3 paperwork.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Australian development professional?
The E-3 is far more practical for Australian nationals in this role. There is no lottery, the 10,500 annual cap has never been reached, and you can apply at an Australian consulate without waiting for a USCIS petition to be approved first. The H-1B requires lottery selection and a multi-month USCIS processing period. For a senior fundraising hire where timing matters, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path.
Can I switch employers or accept a promotion while on an E-3?
Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new visa, since the E-3 is tied to a specific employer and role. A significant promotion or title change that materially alters your duties may also require updated paperwork even with the same employer. Plan for a four to eight week lead time so your new or amended visa is in place before you start the new role.
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