Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts
Quick answer
The Oregon Symphony Association is hiring a full-time, senior Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts (Portland-based) paying $95-100k to build and manage major and planned giving donor portfolios and lead the planned giving program.
- Role
- Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts
- Organization
- Oregon Symphony Association
- Location
- Portland, Hybrid
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $95-100k
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts will build and manage a portfolio of major and planned giving donors, develop cultivation and stewardship strategies, and lead the Oregon Symphony's planned giving program.
What you'll do
- Build and manage a portfolio of major and planned giving donors and prospects
- Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
- Lead the Oregon Symphony's planned giving program
- Prepare compelling major, blended, and planned gift proposals
- Partner with the Vice President of Development, Board members, and fellow fundraisers
- Create planned giving materials and donor communications
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of fundraising experience
- Minimum of one year of direct planned giving experience
- Demonstrated success securing major and planned gifts and managing donor portfolios
- Strong understanding of planned giving strategies and donor-centered fundraising
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
- Experience with donor CRM systems; Tessitura experience strongly preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid work model.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range is $95-100k.
What are the key qualifications required?
A bachelor's degree, at least five years of fundraising experience, and direct planned giving experience are required.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by downloading the PDF for a complete job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Oregon Symphony Association's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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