Development Program Manager

The posting, as Oregon Health & Science University Foundation wrote it

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: October 22, 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Salary: $68,616 - $80,052 (Step I - Step II)

Work Location: Hybrid

About the Position

As the Development Program Manager, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by overseeing key programs and projects that support the philanthropic goals of the Schools and Programs (S&P) fundraising team. You will be collaborating closely with development officers, the Development Support Supervisor, the Assistant Vice President (AVP), and the Advancement Data Strategy team.

What You'll Be Doing

Program and Project Management

• You will partner with development officers in their fundraising units to plan and execute donor strategy, including engagement, cultivation, and stewardship plans for major and principal gift prospects.
• You will lead program support for emerging fundraising opportunities, including mapping faculty and donor relationships, identifying prospects, and supporting the development of fundraising cases.
• You will oversee councils and volunteer groups within assigned units, including meeting planning, communications, and member engagement.
• You will plan and coordinate unit-specific donor events in collaboration with special events and fundraising leads.

Team-Wide Support

• You will produce regular team-wide reports on pipeline, portfolio activity, proposals, and gift progress for the Assistant Vice President (AVP) and development officers, in partnership with Advancement Data Strategy.
• You will prepare data and analysis for portfolio reviews, prospect strategy sessions, and annual planning in partnership with Advancement Data Strategy.
• You will provide data for team-wide projects, including endowment reporting, in coordination with the Development Support Supervisor.

Department Support and Special Projects

• You will partner closely with other support team members to proactively plan and address support needs for the fundraising team and enhance processes and procedures to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• You will serve as liaison and relationship builder to OHSU departments within the fundraising units of the team.

Who You Are

• You're able to take initiative and work independently, with a high level of accountability.
• Your strong project/program management and organizational skills give you the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Your demonstrated interpersonal skills give you the ability to collaborate professionally, diplomatically and productively with contacts at all levels, including faculty, council members, donors, and other OHSU and Foundation colleagues.
• You're compassionate and culturally responsive, with the ability to work well with internal and external individuals and groups from

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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, Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Our Core Values

Every relationship we cultivate, every gift we secure, every action we take advances OHSU’s mission for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service.

Alignment

Compassion

Equity

Integrity

Collaboration

Impact

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.

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