Senior Program Manager (Stewardship)

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation • Portland, OR

5h • $79,595 - $106,126 • 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with project management or program management, preferably in a higher education, healthcare or nonprofit fundraising environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Experience working in a fundraising environment.
• Experience creating donor-facing communications.
• Understanding of complex endowment and other donor-facing reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Flexible work environment.
• Early close on Fridays during the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed