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Senior Development Specialist (fundraising/foundation)

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Board Meeting, Campaigns, Corporate Funding, Database Technology, Fundraising, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Leadership, Operational Support, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Volunteer Experience, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Corvallis, OR
POSTED
24 days ago

  • Make a Meaningful Impact Through Philanthropy in Healthcare

    About the Role

    As a Senior Development Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing philanthropy across annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and entry-level major gifts. You’ll partner closely with Foundation leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. In addition to fundraising, you’ll contribute to the operational strength of the Foundation—supporting board and committee activities, annual fund allocation processes, and community fundraising events.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist development efforts in:
      • Annual giving campaigns
      • Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
      • Entry-level major gift cultivation and solicitation
    • Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners
    • Partner with Foundation Directors and central office teams to align strategies and maximize impact
    • Steward donors through thoughtful engagement and recognition activities
    • Support Foundation operations, including:
      • Annual allocation processes
      • Board and committee meetings
      • Third-party fundraising events
    • Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within database systems

Experience/Education/Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree and/or CFRE preferred.
  • Five (5) years professional experience in development, fundraising or a related area required.
  • Experience or training in Microsoft Office applications required.
  • Experience or training with donor databases such as Raisers Edge preferred.
  • Experience in volunteer engagement and management preferred.

About Our Team

The Samaritan Health Services Foundations team is dedicated to inspiring generosity in support of exceptional healthcare. We work collaboratively with individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations to advance our mission across five hospitals and a broad network of services.

As proud members of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, we are committed to ethical fundraising practices guided by the Donor Bill of Rights, ensuring every donor relationship is managed with integrity, transparency, and respect.

Physical Demands

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    SIT

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    None specified

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