Director of Development I, Scholarships and University Initiatives
Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, Oregon, United States
Posted November 3, 2025
85000 - 85000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Oregon State University Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with OSU to engage the community, inspire investment, and steward resources to enhance the university's impact. With over $1 billion in assets and a goal of $1.75 billion through its fundraising campaigns, the foundation focuses on building relationships with alumni and donors, managing endowments, and supporting student and faculty initiatives. Led by CEO Shawn L. Scoville, it aims to be one of the best foundations in North America, driving growth in fundraising and engagement.
Job Description
The Director of Development I, Scholarships and University Initiatives will serve as the unit's in-house expert on undergraduate scholarships, working closely with the university's Scholarship Office and OSU Foundation's scholarship task force to raise funds, design donor engagement strategies, and strengthen scholarship programs across the university.
Requirements
- 5 years of progressive development experience working primarily with major gift donors
- Bachelor's degree required
- Ability to travel frequently, at times requiring overnight stays, and by various modes of transportation
Benefits
- Comprehensive total compensation package
- Monthly employer contribution towards benefits
- Monthly employer match for a health savings account
- 17% employer contribution to retirement plan (based on qualified earnings)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- Two exceptional employee discount programs
