Senior Program Manager - Strategy

Job Description

Job Description

Priority Application Deadline

October 6, 2025

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

Step 1 : $76,751 - $92,101

Work Location

Hybrid / On-site

About the Position

The Senior Program Manager – Strategy will provide support to the Chief Strategy Advisor (CSA), working directly with development staff, faculty, and OHSUF Communications to manage the timely execution of strategic initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Program and Project Management

• Manage cross-functional projects related to philanthropic strategy, including faculty submission timelines, proposal and case development, budget planning, content creation, and coordination with OHSUF Communications for timely deliverables

Support faculty working groups by developing agendas, taking detailed notes using appropriate digital tools, and ensuring follow-up on key action items

Conduct competitive market analyses of OHSU's philanthropic "big ideas" within the global landscape to identify differentiators and strategic positioning opportunities

Plan and execute donor engagement initiatives in collaboration with Special Events, Communications, and Board Relations to enhance involvement of prospective transformative donors; document and track new lead generation efforts

Department Support

Research, compile, and synthesize background materials to support high-level meetings, proposals, and strategic initiatives

Schedule internal and external meetings with donors, faculty members and administrators

Collaborate with the Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations teams to plan and prepare for prospect strategy meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and execution of action items and deliverables

Coordinate prospect research requests and assist the Chief Strategy Advisor (CSA) with actions in CRM to support donor engagement strategies and documentation of activity

Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills with strong analytical reasoning skills

Strong time and project management skills; ability to oversee various projects and tasks simultaneously, and troubleshoot as necessary

Ability to synthesize complex information into concise actionable insights and visual mockups that drive proposal development

Entrepreneurial and mission-driven; ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and prioritize numerous tasks

Demonstrated understanding of development and major gifts fundraising

Ability to work with external and internal stakeholders of OHSU / F including donors, faculty, volunteers, board members and colleagues

Compassionate and culturally-responsive; maintains an ability to work well with diverse internal and external individuals, families and groups

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

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

Salary (Step I)

$76,751—$92,101 USD

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 :

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.

Our Core Values

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.