Associate Director of Development

Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation’s structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the “Pay” section for more details. Priority Application Deadline June 15, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt Starting Salary $92,230 - $123,107 (Step I - Step II) *More information about salary structure below Work Location Hybrid About the Position The Associate Director of Development for Team Knight (Knight Cancer Institute and Knight Cardiovascular Institute)  will  be responsible for  managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and  working with  new and  established donors and faculty members to achieve philanthropic support for OHSU’s mission areas of education,  research  and clinical care. The Associate Director will also  partner closely with colleagues to drive donor engagement and build name recognition and support for priority programs .   The Associate Director of Development  is responsible for  managing a portfolio of major gift prospects within assigned programs, with a focus on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.  What You’ll Be Doing P rospect   M anagement and  G ift   S olicitation   Manage  and grow a  portfolio of major gift prospects   Qualify, cultivate, solicit  and steward donor prospects with   maximum potential for major gift level philanthropy from among patient  and community  partners, alumni, faculty, staff, emeritus faculty and friends of the   institutes , trustees, and key business and community   leaders Focus on engaging and upgrading prospects, current and lapsed   donors,  and expanding   the major and principal gift donor   pipeline Build collaborative relationships with assigned departments and programs;  assist  in  identifying  fundraising opportunities and developing cases for support  Develop strong  knowledge of assigned programmatic areas to effectively communicate priorities  and  impact  areas  to donors  Partner with cross-functional colleagues to support efforts in  securing  special and  major  gifts , select planned gifts ,  etc Collaborate with internal partners on the development of fundraising materials, including proposals   Faculty Engagement  Perform proactive outreach to faculty partners to provide training/education related to grateful patient fundraising   Build collaborative partnerships with faculty that aren’t currently staffed Solicit referrals and complete impact reporting   Who You Are Familiarity with various aspects of  fundraising  including major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns,  annual giving,  direct marketing, pipeline development, and volunteer management   Demonstrated success at  qualifying,  cultivating  and closing major gifts Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; proven ability to work effectively with many different constituencies, including donors, physicians, trustees, business leaders and volunteers Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong analytical reasoning and the ability to synthesize information into concise, actionable insights Ability to develop working knowledge of complex scientific, clinical, and research concepts, and effectively translate them into compelling, donor-focused messaging Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, and meet deadlines Exceptional judgment with the ability to operate autonomously, make sound decisions in complex situations, solicit input where needed, and consistently uphold integrity and professional ethics  Strong degree of accountability and ownership of programs, projects, and outcomes Compassionate and culturally-responsive; maintains an ability to work with internal and external individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and CRM systems    You should have 3- 5 + years of  previous  fundraising experience , preferably in major gift Experience in health care/ higher  education      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, events or programs   Travel required – some overnight. Must have consistent access to reliable transportation Hybrid work environment – some onsite work required (approximately 1-2 days per week)   Salary (Step I) $92,330 — $123,107 USD 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. Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska an