Board & Donor Relations Coordinator

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Foundations seeks a fundraising coordinator to support board engagement and donor stewardship in Corvallis. You will help ensure smooth board and committee activities and cultivate relationships with annual and mid-level donors.

The role emphasizes organization, relational skills, and mission-driven service, connecting volunteers and donors to Samaritan's healthcare mission while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating with hospital foundations across Benton and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 2 years in fundraising or donor relations.
• Experience in healthcare or nonprofit preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and donor CRM tools.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Donor stewardship knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Hybrid Position Overview

This is a hybrid position that may require some onsite work in Corvallis. Our ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, relational, and mission-driven—someone who thrives on connecting people to purpose and creating exceptional experiences for volunteers and donors alike. We are seeking a great communicator and someone that enjoys working with people.

Job Summary / Purpose

Plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the five Samaritan Foundations by supporting the team in two key areas: board engagement and donor stewardship. Ensures the smooth operation of board and committee activities while also helping cultivate meaningful relationships with annual and mid-level donors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relational, and mission-driven—someone who thrives on connecting people to purpose and creating exceptional experiences for volunteers and donors alike.

Department Description

Team members of the Samaritan Health Services Foundations actively engage philanthropic partners in the mission of SHS, its five hospitals, and its many healthcare services. This team works with individuals, businesses, and foundations to encourage investment in the SHS vision of providing the highest standard of healthcare to enhance the patient experience and improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. As active members in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, team members are dedicated to developing philanthropic relationships that are guided by the Donor Bill of Rights and managed with integrity and respect.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, volunteer coordination, or a related field required.
• Experience in a healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); willingness to learn donor CRM tools (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship strategies, moves management, or volunteer board governance.
• Knowledge of Benton, Lincoln, Lincoln counties’ philanthropic and civic communities.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations related to fundraising and patient privacy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; enjoys connecting with people in person and by phone.

Physical Demands

• Rarely (1 – 10% of the time)
• Frequently (34 – 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
• Climb – stairs
• Climb – ladder
• Walk – incline
• Squat static (hold >30 sec)
• Squat repetitive
• Kneel (on knees)
• Crawl (hands & knees)
• Enter & exit vehicle/machinery
• Walk – level surface
• Lift (Floor to waist: 0"-36") 20 – 40 Lbs
• Lift (Waist to eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
• Carry 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds
• Stand
• Lift (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 – 40 Lbs
• Carry 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds
• Bend forward at waist
• Rotate trunk sitting
• Rotate trunk standing
• Reach – forward
• Reach – upward
• Push (20–40 pounds force)
• Pull (20–40 pounds force)
• None specified
• Sit
• Manual dexterity hands/wrists
• Finger dexterity
• Grasp hand/fist
• Pinch fingers