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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 June 15, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt Starting Salary $92,230 - $123,107 (Step I - Step II) *More information about salary structure below Work Location Hybrid About the Position The Associate Director of Development for Team Knight (Knight Cancer Institute and Knight Cardiovascular Institute)  will  be responsible for  managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and  working with  new and  established donors and faculty members to achieve philanthropic support for OHSU’s mission areas of education,  research  and clinical care. The Associate Director will also  partner closely with colleagues to drive donor engagement and build name recognition and support for priority programs .   The Associate Director of Development  is responsible for  managing a portfolio of major gift prospects within assigned programs, with a focus on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.  What You’ll Be Doing P rospect   M anagement and  G ift   S olicitation   Manage  and grow a  portfolio of major gift prospects   Qualify, cultivate, solicit  and steward donor prospects with   maximum potential for major gift level philanthropy from among patient  and community  partners, alumni, faculty, staff, emeritus faculty and friends of the   institutes , trustees, and key business and community   leaders Focus on engaging and upgrading prospects, current and lapsed   donors,  and expanding   the major and principal gift donor   pipeline Build collaborative relationships with assigned departments and programs;  assist  in  identifying  fundraising opportunities and developing cases for support  Develop strong  knowledge of assigned programmatic areas to effectively communicate priorities  and  impact  areas  to donors  Partner with cross-functional colleagues to support efforts in  securing  special and  major  gifts , select planned gifts ,  etc Collaborate with internal partners on the development of fundraising materials, including proposals   Faculty Engagement  Perform proactive outreach to faculty partners to provide training/education related to grateful patient fundraising   Build collaborative partnerships with faculty that aren’t currently staffed Solicit referrals and complete impact reporting   Who You Are Familiarity with various aspects of  fundraising  including major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns,  annual giving,  direct marketing, pipeline development, and volunteer management   Demonstrated success at  qualifying,  cultivating  and closing major gifts Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; proven ability to work effectively with many different constituencies, including donors, physicians, trustees, business leaders and volunteers Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong analytical reasoning and the ability to synthesize information into concise, actionable insights Ability to develop working knowledge of complex scientific, clinical, and research concepts, and effectively translate them into compelling, donor-focused messaging Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, and meet deadlines Exceptional judgment wi