Senior Director of Development - Corporate Engagement
Apply NowCompany: Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Priority Application Deadline
April 28, 2025
FLSA Status
Exempt
Starting Salary
Step I: $121,865 - $146,238
Step II: $140,145 - $164,517
Work Location
Remote (with regular travel, approximately every 4-6 weeks)
About the Position
As our Senior Director of Development for Corporate Engagement, you will be responsible for growing a sustainable corporate relations program at the OHSU Foundation. You'll work closely with teams across OHSU and the Foundation, including OHSU Innovates, Knight Strategic Alliances, faculty, and external partners, to create and grow meaningful partnerships with companies whose goals align with OHSU's mission in education, research, and clinical care. In this role, you'll focus on increasing support from corporate and industry partners, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our outreach to corporations, corporate foundations, and related organizations is thoughtful, strategic, and well-coordinated.
What You'll Be Doing
Salary (Step I)
$121,865-$164,517 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:
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.
April 28, 2025
FLSA Status
Exempt
Starting Salary
Step I: $121,865 - $146,238
Step II: $140,145 - $164,517
Work Location
Remote (with regular travel, approximately every 4-6 weeks)
About the Position
As our Senior Director of Development for Corporate Engagement, you will be responsible for growing a sustainable corporate relations program at the OHSU Foundation. You'll work closely with teams across OHSU and the Foundation, including OHSU Innovates, Knight Strategic Alliances, faculty, and external partners, to create and grow meaningful partnerships with companies whose goals align with OHSU's mission in education, research, and clinical care. In this role, you'll focus on increasing support from corporate and industry partners, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our outreach to corporations, corporate foundations, and related organizations is thoughtful, strategic, and well-coordinated.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead corporate fundraising strategy in collaboration with OHSU and OHSUF partners; introduce best practices and innovative initiatives.
- Work across OHSU and OHSUF to streamline corporate partner engagement and build strategic alliances to grow corporate philanthropy.
- Build and manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and donors with giving potential between $50,000-$1,000,000+.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate prospects through outreach, engagement, and collaboration with OHSU partners.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies that align with institutional priorities and secure corporate gifts and grants.
- Collaborate with OHSU alliance teams to identify and grow existing industry relationships for philanthropic opportunities.
- Conduct strategy and solicitation meetings with corporate and foundation representatives.
- Communicate complex scientific ideas in accessible ways for corporate audiences.
- Develop policies, procedures, and recognition packages to support cohesive corporate engagement and stewardship.
- Identify new corporate partners and re-engage lapsed corporate relationships.
- You're a relationship-builder at heart, with a natural ability to connect with high-level corporate leaders, community influencers, and philanthropic individuals.
- You bring a strong understanding of corporate philanthropy and know how to align a company's values with meaningful impact.
- You're organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple projects is the norm.
- You're a strong communicator and know how to make complex topics approachable, including translating scientific ideas into language that resonates with a broader audience.
- You take ownership of your work and are motivated by outcomes. You're someone who can work independently, bring ideas to the table, and take initiative without waiting to be asked. At the same time, you know when to pause, ask questions, or collaborate with others to move a project forward.
- You're thoughtful, resourceful, and proactive-always one step ahead, anticipating the needs of your team and the people you serve.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or partnership management.
- Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or an academic/research setting.
- Experience building corporate giving or sponsorship programs.
- Preferred experience: Experience in higher education or non-profit organizations, PhD in life sciences or related discipline, and working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
- 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.
- Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings, events or programs.
- Can be remote with frequent travel required, including overnight. Can anticipate travel every 4-6 weeks, depending on location.
- Must have access to reliable transportation and proximity to an airport.
Salary (Step I)
$121,865-$164,517 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.
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.