Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · 3 months ago
Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services
Portland, Oregon
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $211K/yr
12+ years expThe OHSU Foundation is committed to philanthropic success and is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services to lead the data infrastructure and analytics for effective fundraising strategies. This role involves overseeing multiple teams, enhancing the CRM system, and aligning operations with organizational goals to support fundraising efforts.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-faceted teams within a complex, matrixed organization
Strong operational and strategic leadership skills; ability to drive the development of innovative and integrated advancement services programs that align with organizational priorities
Skilled in change management, team development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop proactive, scalable solutions
Clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; ability to collaborate with internal and external partners from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Exceptional project management skills; shows a high degree of accountability, decision-making and ownership of high-impact programs, projects, and outcomes
Deep understanding of data management principles, donor databases (preferably Salesforce or similar CRMs), and data governance best practices
Ability to translate complex data into meaningful reports and insights that support fundraising strategy and executive decision-making
Experience developing and managing performance dashboards, key fundraising metrics, and donor analytics
Knowledge of business intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and their application in fundraising or nonprofit settings
Understanding of the full spectrum of philanthropic fund development and how operational systems support frontline fundraising success
Excellent interpersonal relationship-building skills; ability to build credibility and trust across internal and external stakeholder groups
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to create and maintain clear communication and feedback loops with key stakeholders
Strong collaborator with demonstrated success in aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals and outcomes
Strong understanding of relevant data privacy laws and standards including HIPPA, IRS regulations, CASE standards, etc
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain compliant systems and processes that reduce risk and promote integrity
Preferred
Experience in university fundraising is strongly preferred
Experience overseeing a CRM implementation
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!
Company
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
The Oregon Health & Science University Foundation (OHSUF) is a 501(c)(3) organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Baby Safety Foundation
2025-10-07Grant
Leadership Team
Tara Sims
VP Finance - CFO
Michael Rorabaugh
Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer
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