Director of Individual Giving
Quick answer
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is hiring an in-office, full-time Director of Individual Giving in Portland to lead donor stewardship and secure over $1 million annually in philanthropic support.
- Role
- Director of Individual Giving
- Organization
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Location
- Portland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Director of Individual Giving at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is responsible for leading strategy, growth, and stewardship of the individual giving program. This role involves managing a dedicated team of individual giving officers to expand the donor pipeline and secure at least $1 million annually in support. The Director collaborates with leadership to establish revenue goals and systems that foster sustainable philanthropic growth. Additionally, the position focuses on deepening donor relationships to support operations, strategic initiatives, and capital projects.
What you'll do
- Lead the strategy and growth of the individual giving program.
- Manage and mentor a team of individual giving officers.
- Develop systems to secure $1 million-plus in annual funding.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of major gift prospects.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to set division revenue goals.
What it takes
- Proven experience in individual giving and major gift fundraising.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing professional staff.
- Ability to develop and execute long-term donor engagement strategies.
- Proficiency in setting metrics and achieving revenue growth.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is located in Portland and requires 100% on-site work at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for the Director of Individual Giving position is not specified in the job description.
What are the primary responsibilities of this position?
The Director oversees individual giving strategies, manages a team of two staff members, and focuses on growing the pipeline to secure $1 million or more in annual support.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Candidates should have proven experience in individual giving, major gift solicitation, and team management to drive sustainable philanthropic growth.
How to apply
Apply directly on Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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