Posted January 7, 2026
Director of Principal Gifts - Reed College, Portland, OR
The Director of Principal Gifts has the ability to make a transformational impact on the life of the college by expanding a successful principal gift program. The director is a senior member of the Advancement team, responsible for designing and leading strategies to secure gifts of $1 million and above. This position personally manages a portfolio of high-level prospects and collaborates with the president, heads of college divisions, trustees, and gift officers to advance Reed’s mission through significant philanthropic partnerships. The Director of Principal Gifts may supervise Gift Officers. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development Leadership and Strategies and is under the division of the College Advancement.
Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time position with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch.
Starting salary for this position is $140,000 - $145,000. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 11.
Who You Are
● You are a proven day to day fundraiser along with multi-year comprehensive campaign fundraising experience
● You enjoy being a team player and celebrating team success
● You enjoy working collaboratively with organizational leadership, donors, and other campus partners
● You are a creative problem solver
● You understand the importance of data-informed decisions
● You are a natural relationship builder
● You are a high level strategic thinker regarding donor engagement
● You lead with an aspirational mindset
● You are an exceptional communicator across broad and diverse audiences
● You have a track record of building strategies and facilitating actions with administrative leaders and gift officers
What You’ll Do
Program Leadership and Strategy
● Lead the development and execution of the principal gifts program to secure gifts of $1 million and more
● Implement clear systems, processes, and prospect management practices that drive sustained, long-term increasing philanthropic outcomes
● Collaborate with advancement colleagues to align fundraising efforts with academic and strategic priorities
● Prepare the President, Vice President, and other senior leaders for donor travel, engagement, and solicitations
● Work with the campaign chair and manage Campaign Leadership Committee volunteers
Donor Management
● Develop and manage a portfolio of 75+ top-tier prospects
● Build and maintain relationships through personalized and frequent communication, including one-on-one meetings and tailored proposals
● Utilize data and research tools to track progress and maximize engagement
● Travel is required
Minimum Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree
● 7 years of relevant fundraising experience, including a track record of successfully soliciting and securing gifts in the seven- and eight-figure range
Application Instructions
Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.
Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.
Posted January 2, 2026
Position closes January 22, 2026.
Institutional Giving Manager
$74,662.87 per Year
Regular, Full-Time; scheduled 40 Hours per Week
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) mission is to inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action. Join our team as the Institutional Giving Manager and be a part of igniting an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads opportunities across the Northwest!
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is seeking a full-time Institutional Giving Manager. The Institutional Giving Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing OMSI's institutional fundraising program by managing a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and public funders, with an emphasis on high-level and complex grants and gifts. This position focuses on securing significant institutional funding to support OMSI's general operations, exhibitions, capital projects, strategic initiatives, and multi-year campaigns. The role is responsible for the full grant lifecycle, from prospecting, to strategy and proposal development, to post-award compliance and stewardship. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of local, regional, and national funders, with a current annual revenue goal of $750,000+ in institutional gifts and grants. Annual increases in unrestricted contributed revenues of 5% or more are expected, with a goal of increasing total unrestricted and restricted support to $1.2 million annually within five years.
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Manager collaborates with the Institutional Giving team, the rest of the Development team, program staff, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals, ensure alignment with funder priorities, and maintain rigorous compliance with public and private grant requirements. This position brings specialized expertise in public and government grant writing and reporting, while also managing large-scale proposals from private foundations and corporations.
The Institutional Giving Manager actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion throughout all aspects of their work and contributes significantly to strategic prospect development, development communications, and department-wide initiatives.
Qualified candidates will have, but not limited to:
- Business Practices:
- Developed interpersonal, written, critical thinking, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and positively move people to action;
- Demonstrated skills in teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, with varied skills and responsibilities meeting individual and departmental deadlines;
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on exercising initiative and good judgment while adhering to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements;
- Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work;
- Effective time management skills, with an emphasis on managing and tracking multiple projects-often with overlapping and time-sensitive deadlines;
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy;
- Ability to manage and track annual budgets.
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters;
- Ability to manage staff in incorporating DEI into their work and goals, with an emphasis on racial equity and advancing OMSI's Equity Action Framework;
- Development and Grant Preparation:
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, the institutional funding landscape-including public/government granting agencies-and understand funding trends, eligibility criteria, and characteristics of competitive proposals.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, with a strong emphasis on proposal development, donor communications, and public presentations.
- Ability to develop and implement long-term, strategic fundraising plans in collaboration with a team of development professionals and cross-departmental stakeholders.
- Proficient in the use of CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce), with a focus on accurate record-keeping, data management, and pipeline tracking for institutional fundraising.
- Knowledge of prospect management and moves management principles within a complex development operation, and ability to apply these strategies to institutional donor relationships.
- Strong technical proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, for budget development and grant tracking.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in institutional fundraising, including foundation, corporate, and government grant development.
- Demonstrated experience:
- Securing high-value grants ($100,000+) from public and private funders.
- Managing the full lifecycle of complex grants, including federal awards.
- Writing successful proposals and reports across diverse program areas.
- Collaborating across departments to gather content, build budgets, and align goals.
- Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks.
The Institutional Giving Manager has a salaried rate of $74,622.87 per year, and is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Up to 2 weeks of wellness time per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up 520 hours;
- Multiple health plans to choose from with employee premiums paid 86% by OMSI;
- 403(b) retirement;
- Free annual OMSI Family Plus Membership ($175 value);
- Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass - valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 31 Oregon cultural attractions;
- Discounts on summer programs for employee's children
Click here for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and to apply. Position closes January 22, 2026.
All are welcome at OMSI.
OMSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community.
We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
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