Individual Giving Officer

** A Cover Letter is Required to Apply*

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking a full-time Individual Giving Officer. The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in advancing OMSI’s individual fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors to secure resources in support of general operations, exhibitions, capital projects, strategic initiatives, and campaigns. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of individual donors, with a current annual revenue goal of $250,000 in individual gifts.

Annual increases in unrestricted contributed revenues of 5% or more are expected, with a goal of incrementally developing a higher-yielding portfolio that grows to $500,000 annually within five years.

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Individual Giving Officer collaborates across departments to create compelling donor communications, engagement strategies, and stewardship activities. The Officer supports the full lifecycle of individual giving – prospect identification and qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship – and actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion throughout all aspects of their work. The Officer plays a key role in ensuring a constant cycle of portfolio movement, advancing donors toward higher levels of annual and long-term giving.

• Business Practices:
  Ability to model and support teamwork and collaboration with colleagues with varied skills and responsibilities;
• Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and teamwork;
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, often with overlapping and time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to provide culturally responsive customer service.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Knowledge:
  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;
• Donor Stewardship and Philanthropic Landscape Knowledge:
  Knowledge of Portland’s philanthropic landscape and donor community, with the ability to engage effectively in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Experience working with a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system or donor database to manage portfolios, track activity, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of the principles and best practices of prospect management and moves management within a development operation.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and steward donors from diverse backgrounds, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in donor engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with increasing responsibility in development, business development, or corporate fundraising roles.
• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks.

The Individual Giving Officer 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 to 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 employees’ children.