Senior Director Philanthropy - Portland, OR

Providence•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Providence is seeking a philanthropy leader to help plan a statewide fundraising campaign for Providence Oregon. The Senior Director will work in tandem with the Foundations' Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Providence of Oregon, Major Gift Officers, and ministry-level Executive Director Foundation leaders. The role includes developing regional cases for giving that build on the momentum of Phil and Penny Knights’ $1.1 billion investment in Providence St. Vincent. The position focuses on identifying and cultivating donors, especially prospects with principal-gift capacity of $1 million or more, and building a strong, long-term donor pipeline. The Senior Director will contribute to major and principal gift strategies, campaign development and implementation, and special projects including feasibility studies, grateful patient programs, and stewardship. The role also supports priority fundraising at St. Vincent Hospital, develops relationships across clinical and executive teams, and mentors development officers. This is a leadership role with a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote. Leaders must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the ministry or service area they support and lead. The position may be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits; compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, organizational alignment, and the hiring department's approved budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 10 years of cumulative fundraising and leadership experience at organizations comparable to Providence Foundations.
Demonstrated strong fundraising skills and the ability to address a broad range of topics or research and present solutions to fundraising problems.
Understanding of data analysis as a key decision-making tool.
Management experience and the ability to teach and mentor fundraising within Providence Foundations and the wider development community.
Enthusiasm and loyalty to the Providence mission and culture.
Exemplary written, oral, presentation, dialogue, and meeting-facilitation skills.
Driven to achieve, learn, and establish high expectations.
Availability as needed throughout the week for problem-solving and Providence events and meetings.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote.
Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of the ministry or service area supported and led.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Work with Providence Foundations leadership to begin planning a statewide fundraising campaign for Providence Oregon.
Envision regional fundraising ideas and cases for giving.
Qualify and cultivate donors at all levels and across giving areas, with particular emphasis on prospects with principal-gift capacity of $1 million or more.
Lead or participate in principal- and major-gift prospect strategy sessions, including facilitating meetings with Foundation leaders and development staff.
Participate in metrics and goals discussions with Foundations and development officers to support equity, stretch performance, and viability.
Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director of Philanthropy on special projects, including feasibility studies, grateful patient programs, stewardship, and campaign development and implementation.
Build relationships with medical staff, executive leadership, and nursing staff alongside Foundations staff.
Serve as lead fundraiser for St. Vincent Hospital in priority fundraising areas.
Mentor and coach development officers as needed and requested.
Participate in professional development opportunities and represent the Providence Foundations.
Be available as needed throughout the week to respond, solve problems, and attend Providence events and meetings.