À propos de ce poste Senior Program Manager (Stewardship) chez Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation’s structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the “Pay” section for more details.
Priority Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $79,595 - $106,126 (Step I - Step II)
Work Location: Hybrid
About the Position
The Senior Program Manager, Stewardship acts as the strategic lead for critical stewardship programs within the Stewardship Department, with primary responsibility for endowment, current-use fund and other donor-facing reporting. The position provides strategy, leadership and execution for assigned programs and facilitates additional projects as assigned by the Managing Director of Stewardship or Donor Relations leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage Stewardship Programs
- Lead the strategy, planning, implementation and execution of the OHSU Foundation's endowment, current-use fund, impact and other donor-facing reporting programs.
- Establish a clear vision and strategic direction for reporting programs, considering the full donor experience, the complete reporting process, organizational priorities and internal partners.
- Translate strategy into coordinated annual plans, timelines, processes, communications and deliverables, maintaining accountability for program quality, consistency and completion.
- Serve as the primary subject-matter leader and trusted partner for stewardship reporting, providing proactive guidance, consultation and problem-solving support to development officers, faculty, OHSU partners and Foundation leadership.
- Develop strategic direction for assigned programs, identifying opportunities for programmatic growth and evolution and leading implementation of those improvements.
- Partner with development officers and OHSU Foundation leadership to facilitate donor stewardship activities and gifts, as needed.
- Report program and project progress to leadership and appropriate stakeholders as needed.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all programs.
- Develop and manage systems to monitor and track progress of annual programs.
- Oversee additional ongoing Stewardship programs and projects as needed, including lectureship stewardship, donor recognition and signage, and endowed position stewardship.
Department Support
- Assist in creating personalized correspondence, writing and editing as directed by the Managing Director of Stewardship.
- Interface with OHSU and OHSU Foundation leaders, trustees, volunteers, donors, prospects and faculty.
- Enter and manage actions, notes and next steps in constituent database.
- Coordinate meetings as needed or requested.
- Provide general support for manager as needed.
- Oversee other projects and duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to conceptualize, oversee and execute complex processes, providing leadership and vision for their continued development and evolution.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills; experience creating professional letters, spreadsheets and presentations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management/organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally, diplomatically and productively with colleagues and contacts at all levels.
- Experience coordinating and/or managing various projects and tasks while regularly troubleshooting, adjusting and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to identify creative solutions that work and fall within constraints (time, budget, quality).
- Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; advanced skills preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic design programs.
- Compassionate and culturally responsive; maintains an ability to work with internal and external individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
You Should Have
- 5+ years' experience with project management or program management, preferably in a higher education, healthcare or nonprofit fundraising environment.
Preferred Experience
- Project management experience.
- Experience working in a fundraising environment.
- Experience creating donor-facing communications.
- Understanding of complex endowment and other donor-facing reporting processes.
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.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions of workflow.
- Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or program work.
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:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
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Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
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22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
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Professional development dollars for each employee;
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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.
Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska and Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
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.
