Priority Application Deadline | April 1, 2024 |
FLSA Status | Exempt |
Salary | $85,000 - $113,000 (Step I – Step II). See Pay and Benefits for more detailed pay band information |
Work Location | Hybrid |
Reports To | Assistant Vice President of Development |
Position Purpose
The Associate Director of Development for Schools and Programs plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the OHSU Foundation by developing, enhancing and managing programs and strategies that drive philanthropic support for assigned schools and departments. To accomplish this goal, the Associate Director establishes and maintains close partnerships with key academic leaders and faculty members, donors, grateful patients, and alumni to identify and advance fundraising opportunities for OHSU’s mission areas of education, research and clinical care.
Join us in making a difference and help us transform healthcare and education at the OHSU Foundation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Prospect Management and Gift Solicitation
You will drive major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship by identifying new prospects and developing donor fundraising plans to expand the major and principal gift donor pipeline. You will establish productive partnerships within assigned departments and programs, providing coaching on philanthropic principles and collaborating with faculty and staff to identify potential fundraising opportunities. You will also work closely with the AVP of Development - Schools & Programs in creating and implementing creative and data-driven fundraising strategies that generate support for assigned schools.
Internal Collaboration
You will maintain a strong partnership with the Alumni Engagement team to enhance and implement fundraising strategies for their alumni events and programs. In addition, you will work closely with other OHSU Foundation staff to create and maximize strategies to secure gifts, and to develop fundraising materials, including proposals, solicitations, acknowledgments and reports. Finally, you will serve as an informal mentor to colleagues who are newer to the field.
Who You Are
Skills and Competencies:
- You have a demonstrated track record of cultivating and closing major gifts, as well as familiarity with various aspects of development, including: major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns, annual giving, direct marketing, pipeline development, and volunteer management
- You are an effective communicator and relationship builder. You possess strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with many different constituencies, including physicians, academic faculty and staff, trustees, business leaders and volunteers
- You are effective at managing concurrent projects. You organize your time effectively, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and set priorities as appropriate based on team and organizational needs
- You demonstrate sound judgment and a deep to commitment to high professional standards and values
- You are compassionate and culturally-responsive. You are committed to collaborating and engaging with partners from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
- You have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and CRM systems
Experience
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- 3-5 years of previous fundraising experience, especially in major and planned gifts
- Experience managing faculty, student and/or alumni relationships
Working Environment:
- Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or programs
Pay and Benefits
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.
The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 12% pension program, 22 days of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays and 2 days of volunteer time off, professional development dollars, hybrid work allowance and much more! Learn moreabout our benefits.
About the OHSU Foundation
The OHSU Foundation (OHSUF) is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest, and exists to advance OHSU’s vital mission of creating a healthier world by igniting the power of philanthropy. OHSUF is a mission-driven organization, unrelentingly committed to both our donors and our employees. We work hard, collaborate with brilliant and passionate colleagues, and innovate to inspire transformational giving. At the heart of it all, we connect people’s passion with impact.
If you’re looking for a meaningful and rewarding career, the OHSU Foundation could be the perfect place for you! To learn more about our work, check out these incredible stories of impact.
Working for us
Here are just a few of the things that make the OHSU Foundation an exceptional place to work:
Our work has impact - Our fundraising fuels research in cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s (amongst other things), and helps support one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals.
We value equity– We are committed to being a deliberately anti-racist organization, centering the people who are impacted by our decisions, advocating for equitable access to health care and prioritizing equitable outcomes in our decision-making
We have amazing benefits – Beyond excellent medical, dental, vision, and paid family leave benefits, we also have a generous pension plan. Yes, we said pension plan.
We believe in work/life balance – We offer substantial PTO and paid family leave, as well as 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and volunteer time off. Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer.
We support employee growth – Each employee has an annual allotment of professional development and tuition reimbursement dollars, as well as full access to LinkedIn Learning.
We have fun – Think ice cream socials, ugly sweater competitions and Trivia Nights.
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.
