Priority Application Deadline
April 14, 2025
FLSA Status
Exempt
Starting Salary
Step 1: $76,751 – $92,101
Work Location
Hybrid / On-site
About the Position
As the Assistant Director of Development for Community Programs, you’ll help drive community-based fundraising efforts that support the incredible work happening at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, and other child health programs at OHSU. You’ll take the lead on managing relationships and campaigns tied to our Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) partnerships.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Manage a portfolio of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) partnerships and programs, setting strategy and goals in collaboration with your manager.
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Cultivate and steward relationships with CMNH partners and volunteers, coordinating fundraising initiatives and identifying new opportunities to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support.
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Lead high-touch communications with partners through regular calls, emails, in-person visits, and handwritten notes, while representing OHSU Doernbecher at partner events and hospital tours.
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Develop and maintain program materials using CMNH resources and collaborate with internal teams to produce fundraising toolkits, campaign collateral, and impact reports.
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Navigate CMNH platforms (e.g., Mission Control, InFlight app, Learning Lounge, Canva) to access program data, financial reports, and campaign assets.
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Maintain accurate donor and activity data in systems such as InFlight and Ignite, and support regular reporting including PMR/NPAR.
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Prepare for and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including developing materials and briefings for leadership and faculty.
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Support the operational and administrative needs of the Community Programs team, including project-based support for CMNH initiatives.
Who You Are
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You're a strong project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment—juggling multiple priorities, staying organized, and keeping things moving forward.
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You’re a relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people—from colleagues and volunteers to physicians and business leaders.
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You take ownership of your work and follow through. You're proactive, self-directed, and know when to ask questions or loop others in.
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You're a clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in person, and you’re comfortable engaging with people in various settings.
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You approach your work with compassion and cultural awareness, showing respect and inclusivity in all interactions.
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You believe in the mission of the OHSU Foundation and are excited to contribute to something meaningful.
You should have
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in or familiarity with program or project management
- Related experience in non-profit or fundraising and development environment
- Experience working with or managing volunteers
- Knowledge of community programs, major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns, and/or annual giving
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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 donor visits, meetings or programs
- Ability to move boxes and/or materials weighing up to 40 lbs
- Travel required; must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable and consistent access to a vehicle, and appropriate insurance coverage that meets Foundation requirements
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.
