Director of Development, Northwest & Southwest Region

UO HR Website•Portland, OR

8d•$90,000 - $94,000

About The Position

As the Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy (Northwest & Southwest States), you will play a key role in expanding the University of Oregon’s philanthropic reach across a diverse and geographically dispersed region. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, focusing on gifts in the $100K–$999K range, and lead all aspects of the donor lifecycle - from identification and qualification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. You will be responsible for developing and executing a regional fundraising strategy, partnering closely with colleagues across University Advancement and academic units to align donor interests with institutional priorities. As a highly external-facing role, you will spend time traveling throughout your assigned region to build relationships, advance donor conversations, and represent the university. You will collaborate closely with regional teammates, central development, and campus partners to coordinate outreach and maximize engagement opportunities. This role is ideal for a proactive fundraiser who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced and relationship-focused environment, and is motivated by building connections across a broad region. You will contribute to regional strategy while personally driving results and helping grow a strong pipeline of major gift donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of professional fundraising experience or five years related experience (e.g., sales, business development)
Demonstrated success building relationships and closing major gifts or equivalent high-value deals
Strong portfolio management skills, including prioritization and strategic planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and navigate a complex organization
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Willingness and ability to travel frequently

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education fundraising
Experience working with volunteer boards or advisory groups

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, focusing on gifts in the $100K–$999K range.
Lead all aspects of the donor lifecycle - from identification and qualification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop and execute a regional fundraising strategy.
Partner closely with colleagues across University Advancement and academic units to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Travel throughout your assigned region to build relationships, advance donor conversations, and represent the university.
Collaborate closely with regional teammates, central development, and campus partners to coordinate outreach and maximize engagement opportunities.
Contribute to regional strategy while personally driving results and helping grow a strong pipeline of major gift donors.