Director, Scholarships & University Initiatives Fundraising

Oregon State University Foundation; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Retirement plan with 17% employer

Employee discounts

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Oregon State University Foundation in Corvallis seeks a Director of Development I to lead major gift fundraising for scholarships and student success.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Scholarships and University Initiatives, you will design donor engagement strategies, manage a portfolio of 100–125 donors, and partner with college teams to advance priority scholarships across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and five years of progressive development experience working primarily with major gift donors.
• Travel frequently, including evenings and weekends to support foundation events and donor activities.
• Proven track record in major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and donors.

Responsibilities

• Raise $1M-$2.5M per year, including 12–16 gifts at $50,000 and above.
• Open 20–40 new proposals per year at $50,000 or above.
• Manage a portfolio of 100–125 relationships rated at $50,000 and above.
• Conduct 120–160 visits per year.
• Lead donor engagement strategies that advance student success priorities.
• Provide leadership across the organization through development meetings and events.

Skills

Major gift cultivation

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening to donors

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial thinking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Oregon State University Foundation in Corvallis seeks a Director of Development I to lead major gift fundraising for scholarships and student success.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Scholarships and University Initiatives, you will design donor engagement strategies, manage a portfolio of 100–125 donors, and partner with college teams to advance priority scholarships across the university.