Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation • Portland, OR

106d • $170,500 - $242,000

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Advancement Services plays a critical leadership role in supporting the OHSU Foundation’s philanthropic success by overseeing the data infrastructure, tools, and analytics that enable effective fundraising strategy and decision-making. Working in close partnership with the development team and other key stakeholders across OHSU and OHSUF, the AVP ensures that Advancement Services operates as a strategic partner in philanthropy by maintaining and enhancing the foundation’s CRM and data environment, leading a data strategy that supports fundraising priorities, and aligning advancement services operations with fundraising goals and other organizational priorities. The AVP oversees three teams - Gift Administration, Research, Prospect Management and Analytics (RPMA), and Business Intelligence - that are responsible for delivering accurate donor data and driving actionable insights and analytics. In addition, as a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, the AVP contributes to overall organizational strategy and decision-making, with a shared responsibility for advancing the mission, values, and goals of the entire organization.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressively responsible strategic leadership experience in advancement systems or operations.
• Demonstrated experience in the full spectrum of philanthropic fund development including major and principal gifts, comprehensive campaigns, annual and special gifts, proposal development, prospect research and management, information technology, and data reporting.
• Significant experience implementing and leveraging systems for advancing the fundraising enterprise.
• Prior experience in CRM database development and project management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in university fundraising is strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing a CRM implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Advancement Services department, ensuring that the direction, priorities, and operations are aligned with the overall mission and strategic goals of the Foundation.
• Oversee the operations of Gift Administration, Research, Prospect Management and Analytics (RPMA), and Business Intelligence teams to ensure each team is operating sustainably and in alignment with evolving organizational priorities.
• Drive efforts to enhance the foundation’s CRM and related systems to support prospect development, gift processing, reporting, and data integrity; ensure that CRM infrastructure and workflows are optimized for stakeholder needs.
• Identify and implement best practices in advancement operations and data management, ensuring a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
• Ensure the maintenance and delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable data that supports fundraising strategy, informs the donor pyramid, and aligns with organizational fundraising goals and metrics.
• Oversee the development and management of reporting tools and dashboards to guide organizational decision-making, inform goals and metrics, and track progress against strategic objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to development leaders and other key stakeholders by aligning data, systems, and services with fundraising strategy, donor engagement plans, and institutional goals.
• Establish clear communication channels and feedback loops between Advancement Services and development partners to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, and foster alignment across both departments.
• Stay current and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to data privacy, gift processing, fundraising ethics, and nonprofit accountability.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic planning and leadership efforts as a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, with shared responsibility for advancing the mission and success of the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant University partners in support of Advancement Services and Foundation operations.
• Lead the creation, implementation and monitoring of annual strategic plans for Advancement Services teams, outlining key goals, objectives, strategies and progress metrics.
• Lead and mentor a multi-faceted team; provide strategic direction for all department programs, strategies and activities.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and positive team environment that embraces innovation and accountability.
• Establish clear individual and team goals, ensuring alignment with OHSU and OHSU Foundation priorities and values.
• Manage departmental budget and consult and provide guidance on team budgets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension).
• 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off.
• Professional development dollars for each employee.
• Hybrid work allowance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees