Board & Donor Relations Coordinator

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Foundations in Corvallis is seeking a fundraising specialist to advance the mission through board engagement and donor stewardship. This hybrid role may require some onsite work and focuses on connecting volunteers and donors to purpose while ensuring smooth governance of boards and committees.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, relational, and capable of building meaningful relationships with annual and mid-level donors, while collaborating with teams across

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years fundraising, donor relations, or related experience.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven org preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support board and committee activities for Samaritan Foundations.
• Cultivate relationships with annual and mid-level donors.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities and moves management.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Donor relations

Volunteer coordination

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Confidentiality

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge CRM

CRM software

Job description

This is ahybrid position that may require some onsite work in Corvallis. Our ideal candidate for this roleis 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 communicatorand someone thatenjoys 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)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% 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

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 - 40Lbs

STAND

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 20 - 40 Lbs