Senior Program Manager (Stewardship)
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · Portland, Oregon ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- USD 79,595 – 106,126 / year
Leads the OHSU Foundation's endowment, current-use fund, and other donor-facing reporting programs — setting strategy, running annual plans and timelines, and producing donor communications. Day-to-day is program/project management, writing and editing, and tracking progress using Microsoft Office and a constituent database, in a hybrid Portland office.
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: October 19, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $79,595 - $106,126 (Step I - Step II)
Work Location: Hybrid
About the Position
As the Senior Program Manager, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by acting as the strategic lead for critical stewardship programs within the Stewardship team, with primary responsibility for endowment, current-use fund and other donor-facing reporting. You will be collaborating closely with the Managing Director of Stewardship, Donor Relations leadership, development officers, faculty, OHSU partners and Foundation leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage Stewardship Programs
- You will lead the strategy, planning, implementation and execution of the OHSU Foundation's endowment, current-use fund, impact and other donor-facing reporting programs.
- You will establish a clear vision and strategic direction for reporting programs, considering the full donor experience, the complete reporting process, organizational priorities and internal partners.
- You will 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.
- You will oversee additional ongoing Stewardship programs and projects as needed, including lectureship stewardship, donor recognition and signage, and endowed position stewardship.
Department Support
- You will assist in creating personalized correspondence, writing and editing as directed by the Managing Director of Stewardship.
- You will interface with OHSU and OHSU Foundation leaders, trustees, volunteers, donors, prospects and faculty.
Who You Are
- You're able to conceptualize, oversee and execute complex processes, providing leadership and vision for their continued development and evolution.
- Your written and verbal communications skills are excellent, and you have experience creating professional letters, spreadsheets and presentations.
- Your exceptional attention to detail and time management/organizational skills give you the ability to coordinate and manage various projects and tasks while regularly troubleshooting, adjusting and meeting deadlines.
- Your demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills give you the ability to interact professionally, diplomatically and productively with colleagues and contacts at all levels.
- You're compassionate and culturally responsive, with the ability to work with internal and external individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
You should have
- 5+ years' experience with project management or program management, preferably in a higher education, healthcare or nonprofit fundraising environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; advanced skills preferred
- Experience creating donor-facing communications preferred
- Understanding of complex endowment and other donor-facing reporting processes preferred
We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions of workflow.
- Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or program work.
Pay
Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
Benefits
The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- 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!
Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.
Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Our Core Values
Every relationship we cultivate, every gift we secure, every action we take advances OHSU’s mission for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service.
Alignment
Compassion
Equity
Integrity
Collaboration
Impact
If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.
The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.