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Director, Philanthropy

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Shriners Children's

Portland, OR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Director, Philanthropy in the Philanthropy Office located at our Portland, Oregon facility. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. We are presently recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional who can secure donations from our loyal supporters. This is a dynamic and meaningful position for a development professional interested in purposeful fundraising. The Director of Philanthropy serves as a full-time major gifts officer, responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors. This Director plays a vital role in growing philanthropic revenue and is an ideal fit for an entrepreneurial, mission-driven individual. In collaboration with the philanthropy team, responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, stewarding and soliciting contributions from major gift and leadership level donors, executing annual fund campaigns, and planning high-level major donor cultivation events. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as this individual will represent the medical center to both internal and external constituencies. Strong ability to produce various fundraising-related collateral; experience with Blackbaud CRM and/or other donor database systems preferred. Must have a positive outlook with a team player mentality with willingness to mentor and support other staff as necessary. The position requires the ability to travel as needed, and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends as necessary. Creating and nourishing a qualified portfolio of 125-150 donor relationships through regular contact, communication, strategy and solicitation planning Creating and overseeing a quarterly appeal schedule in collaboration with the Philanthropy Team Plan and manage major donor cultivation and recognition events Tracking progress and resuts using prospect management guidelines and Blackbaud CRM fundraising database
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This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Required Bachelor Degree 5 years Fundraising 3 years Major giving and planned giving programs Preferred Master's Degree Experience with Blackbaud or other CRM systems Prior experience with Charitable Gift Annuities Programs