Senior Fundraising Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Foundations seeks a Senior Fundraising Specialist to advance philanthropy across annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and entry-level major gifts. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while supporting board activities, annual fund processes, and community fundraising events.

Collaborating with Foundation leadership, you will help align strategies, build donor relationships, and maintain accurate records in donor databases to maximize impact across five

Qualifications

• Five (5) years professional experience in development, fundraising or a related area required.
• College degree and/or CFRE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Annual giving campaigns.
• Corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
• Entry-level major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners.
• Partner with Foundation Directors and central office teams to align strategies and maximize impact.
• Steward donors through thoughtful engagement and recognition activities.
• Support Foundation operations, including annual fund allocation processes, board and committee meetings, and third-party fundraising events.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within database systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Donor engagement

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CFRE preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $26.24 - $39.36

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Philanthropy in Healthcare

About the Role

As a Senior Fundraising Specialist(Senior Development Specialist),you will play a key role in advancing philanthropy across annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and entry-level major gifts. You’ll partner closely with Foundation leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. In addition to fundraising, you’ll contribute to the operational strength of the Foundation—supporting board and committee activities, annual fund allocation processes, and community fundraising events.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual giving campaigns
• Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
• Entry-level major gift cultivation and solicitation
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners
• Partner with Foundation Directors and central office teams to align strategies and maximize impact
• Steward donors through thoughtful engagement and recognition activities
• Support Foundation operations, including:
  • Annual allocation processes
  • Board and committee meetings
  • Third-party fundraising events
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within database systems

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Five (5) years professional experience in development, fundraising or a related area required.
• Experience or training in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience or training in sales preferred.
• Experience or training with donor databases such as Raisers Edge preferred.
• Experience in volunteer engagement and management preferred.

About Our Team

The Samaritan Health Services Foundations team is dedicated to inspiring generosity in support of exceptional healthcare. We work collaboratively with individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations to advance our mission across five hospitals and a broad network of services.

As proud members of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, we are committed to ethical fundraising practices guided by the Donor Bill of Rights, ensuring every donor relationship is managed with integrity, transparency, and respect.

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)

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs