What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Sr. Director of Development, Community Programs position at Oregon Health & Science University Foundation?

Priority Application Deadline

February 17, 2025

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

121,865 - $146,238 (Step I)

Work Location

Hybrid

About the Position

As the Managing Senior Director of Development, Community Programs , you will play a critical role in supporting Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) by raising significant philanthropic support for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, and other child-health programs. You will lead a talented team, develop strategic fundraising initiatives, and foster relationships with corporate and community partners to advance child health initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to meet clear performance objectives while sharing strategic goals and motivating the team to achieve success.
Develop strategies and annual plans to meet community program goals.
Lead efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with corporate and community donor prospects.
Foster collaboration and demonstrate leadership when working with peers, support staff, OHSU staff, and faculty.
Work with internal partners to create communication and marketing plans, as well as fundraising materials like proposals, solicitations, acknowledgments, and reports.

DIRECT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY

Manage a portfolio of corporate and community donors while providing fundraising leadership both individually and as part of a team.

Develop strategies and oversee the planning and execution of assigned events and programs, including Doernbecher Freestyle.

Build strong, collaborative relationships with corporate and community partners to achieve shared long-term goals.

Create and implement strategies to engage, steward, and upgrade donors, aiming to secure major and principal-level gifts and grow the donor base.

Who You Are

You have a solid understanding of institutional advancement and advanced fundraising techniques.

You stay up to date on best practices, trends, and strategies in key program areas.

Exceptionally organized with strong project management skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities.

An outstanding relationship builder with a talent for establishing trust across diverse stakeholders, including corporate partners, volunteers, and academic leaders.

A compassionate, culturally responsive leader.

You should have

8-10 years of previous development experience

Strong experience in multiple areas of philanthropy, including major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns, annual giving, corporate or community programs, and / or volunteer management

Experience managing and mentoring a team

We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or programs.

Hybrid work environment with regular onsite work and travel to partner or event sites required.

Ability to move boxes and / or materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

Travel required. Must possess a car, valid driver's license and current personal auto insurance.

Salary (Step I)

121,865-$146,238 USD

Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee's experience / tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

Benefits

The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance;

Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);

22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;

Professional development dollars for each employee;

Hybrid work allowance and much more!

Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.

Our Core Values

If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.

The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Salary : $121,865 - $146,238

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