Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services at Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

Priority Application Deadline

October 24, 2025

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

Step I: $170,500 - $211,000 

Step II: $201,000 - $242,000

See "Pay" section below for additional information.

Work Location

May maintain a hybrid or mostly remote work schedule, with onsite work required for key meetings or events. Travel to Portland will likely be six or more times per year, for up to a week at a time.

About the Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Advancement Services plays a critical leadership role in supporting the OHSU Foundation’s philanthropic success by overseeing the data infrastructure, tools, and analytics that enable effective fundraising strategy and decision-making. Working in close partnership with the development team and other key stakeholders across OHSU and OHSUF, the AVP ensures that Advancement Services operates as a strategic partner in philanthropy by maintaining and enhancing the foundation’s CRM and data environment, leading a data strategy that supports fundraising priorities, and aligning advancement services operations with fundraising goals and other organizational priorities.   

The AVP oversees three teams - Gift Administration, Research, Prospect Management and Analytics (RPMA), and Business Intelligence - that are responsible for delivering accurate donor data and driving actionable insights and analytics. In addition, as a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, the AVP contributes to overall organizational strategy and decision-making, with a shared responsibility for advancing the mission, values, and goals of the entire organization.  

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership for Advancement Services

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Advancement Services department, ensuring that the direction, priorities, and operations are aligned with the overall mission and strategic goals of the Foundation 
• Oversee the operations of Gift Administration, Research, Prospect Management and Analytics (RPMA), and Business Intelligence teams to ensure each team is operating sustainably and in alignment with evolving organizational priorities 
• Drive efforts to enhance the foundation’s CRM and related systems to support prospect development, gift processing, reporting, and data integrity; ensure that CRM infrastructure and workflows are optimized for stakeholder needs 
• Identify and implement best practices in advancement operations and data management, ensuring a culture of innovation and operational excellence 
• Ensure the maintenance and delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable data that supports fundraising strategy, informs the donor pyramid, and aligns with organizational fundraising goals and metrics 
• Oversee the development and management of reporting tools and dashboards to guide organizational decision-making, inform goals and metrics, and track progress against strategic objectives 
• Serve as a strategic partner to development leaders and other key stakeholders by aligning data, systems, and services with fundraising strategy, donor engagement plans, and institutional goals 
• Establish clear communication channels and feedback loops between Advancement Services and development partners to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, and foster alignment across both departments 
• Stay current and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to data privacy, gift processing, fundraising ethics, and nonprofit accountability. 
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic planning and leadership efforts as a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, with shared responsibility for advancing the mission and success of the organization. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant University partners in support of Advancement Services and Foundation operations. 

Team Management

• Lead the creation, implementation and monitoring of annual strategic plans for Advancement Services teams, outlining key goals, objectives, strategies and progress metrics 
• Lead and mentor a multi-faceted team; provide strategic direction for all department programs, strategies and activities  
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and positive team environment that embraces innovation and accountability  
• Establish clear individual and team goals, ensuring alignment with OHSU and OHSU Foundation priorities and values  
• Manage departmental budget and consult and provide guidance on team budgets  

Who You Are

Strategic Leadership & Management 

• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-faceted teams within a complex, matrixed organization. 
• Strong operational and strategic leadership skills; ability to drive the development of innovative and integrated advancement services programs that align with organizational priorities 
• Skilled in change management, team development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability 
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop proactive, scalable solutions 
• Clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; ability to collaborate with internal and external partners from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences   
• Exceptional project management skills; shows a high degree of accountability, decision-making and ownership of high-impact programs, projects, and outcomes  

Data & Systems  

• Deep understanding of data management principles, donor databases (preferably Salesforce or similar CRMs), and data governance best practices 
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful reports and insights that support fundraising strategy and executive decision-making. 
• Experience developing and managing performance dashboards, key fundraising metrics, and donor analytics 
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and their application in fundraising or nonprofit settings. 

Fundraising Operations  

• Understanding of the full spectrum of philanthropic fund development and how operational systems support frontline fundraising success 
• Communication & Collaboration 
• Excellent interpersonal relationship-building skills; ability to build credibility and trust across internal and external stakeholder groups 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to create and maintain clear communication and feedback loops with key stakeholders 
• Strong collaborator with demonstrated success in aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals and outcomes 

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Strong understanding of relevant data privacy laws and standards including HIPPA, IRS regulations, CASE standards, etc 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain compliant systems and processes that reduce risk and promote integrity 

You Should Have

• 12+ years of progressively responsible strategic leadership experience in advancement systems or operations.  
• Demonstrated experience in the full spectrum of philanthropic fund development including major and principal gifts, comprehensive campaigns, annual and special gifts, proposal development, prospect research and management, information technology, and data reporting. 
• Significant experience implementing and leveraging systems for advancing the fundraising enterprise 
• Prior experience in CRM database development and project management 

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience in university fundraising is strongly preferred 
• Experience overseeing a CRM implementation 

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

• Fast-paced work environment requiring an ability to deal effectively with multiple priorities and deadlines and maintain focus on achievement of established goals
• Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings, programs or travel 
• Travel within the Portland metro area to the OHSU Foundation office or OHSU campus sites  
• May maintain a hybrid or mostly remote work schedule, with onsite work required for key meetings or events (travel to Portland will likely be six or more times per year for up to a week at a time).