Managing Senior Director of Development – Foundation Relations (Another Source) na Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · Portland, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Escritório em Portland
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At a glance
Imagine connecting world-class research with the philanthropic support to make it thrive. Another Source’s client, Oregon Health & Science University Foundation, is seeking a Senior Director of Foundation Relations to join their team in Portland, OR. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a talented team and manage a portfolio of principal gift-level foundation partners, aligning donor interests with OHSU’s priorities in research, education, and patient care. If you’re an experienced fundraiser with a passion for advancing health and equity, this is an opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at one of the nation’s leading academic health centers.
Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source’s client, Oregon Health and Science University Foundation, is recruiting a Senior Director of Foundation Relations to join their team n Portland, OR. This position offers a hybrid work schedule of a few days onsite per week.
Here’s a little about Oregon Health and Science University Foundation and the position they are recruiting for:
The OHSU Foundation is a nonprofit arm of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to fueling innovation, education, and patient care through philanthropy. Since its founding in 1971, it has pooled donations to support medical research, scholarships, and hospital programs—most notably integrating the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2021. Through responsible stewardship of gifts and strategic partnerships, the foundation plays a central role in advancing OHSU’s mission to improve health and equity across Oregon.
About the role:
The Senior Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for advancing philanthropic support for OHSU by securing funding from private foundations and associated organizations. The Senior Director manages a portfolio of major and principal gift-level foundation partners, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align donor interests with OHSU’s mission and priorities. This role works in close collaboration with OHSU academic leaders, physician partners, administrators, and colleagues across the Foundation to implement fundraising strategies that drive meaningful impact for the institution.
In addition to serving as a frontline fundraiser, the Senior Director provides leadership and oversight for the Foundation Relations team. The role fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture; mentors and develops team members; and partners with the Associate Vice President of Development to establish strategy, set goals, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $142,000-$184,000. Relocation support available.
What you will be doing:
Portfolio Management & Foundation Relations Strategy (65%)
- Development, creation and management of foundation relations program and assigned portfolio of foundation partners
- Manage a portfolio of foundation partners, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
- Develop and execute strategies to secure significant support for institutional priorities.
- Serve as the development liaison with OHSU leadership, including the Chief Research Officer, deans, and key administrators.
- Partner with the Principal Gifts team and Chief Strategy Officer to engage top-level prospects.
- Design and guide solicitation strategies that connect philanthropic opportunities with OHSU’s highest priorities.
Team Leadership (35%)
- Supervise, mentor, and coach team members in their fundraising efforts.
- Partner with the Associate Vice President to establish strategic direction and objectives for the team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with significant focus on foundation relations, preferably in medical or higher education.
- Experience leading teams and collaborating with academic research units, including sponsored projects.
- Extensive foundation fundraising experience in a research environment or academic medical center, with proven grant development and grant writing skills.
- Demonstrated success soliciting gifts of $1M+ outside of the traditional RFP process.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate scientific concepts for diverse audiences.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and retaining a diverse team.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
- Ability to navigate a complex academic medical environment and interpret financial reports.
Pay
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.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.
