Director of Institutional Giving

Director of Institutional Giving

$99,333.84 per year

Regular, Full-Time

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 Director of Institutional Giving and be a part of igniting an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads opportunities across the Northwest!

The Director of Institutional Giving leads the growth and stewardship of OMSI’s  institutional funding portfolio, including private foundations, corporations, public agencies, and other organizational funders, with a goal of generating $2.5 million in unrestricted funds and $2 million in restricted funds for strategic initiatives and campaign resources annually. The Director oversees a team of institutional giving officers, manages a personal portfolio of high-capacity funders, and ensures best-in-class grant and corporate support practices from prospecting to stewardship.

In collaboration with the Institutional Giving Team, the Director works across OMSI departments and with external partners to oversee the full lifecycle of grants and corporate support—securing resources for general operations, exhibitions, capital projects, strategic initiatives, and campaigns.

In  collaboration with the Vice President of Development and development leadership, the Director works to set the strategic direction, metrics, and revenue goals of the Development division; builds the philanthropic pipeline to meet and exceed goals in unrestricted and restricted giving; and creates the systems and processes necessary to achieve sustainable, year-over-year growth in both revenue and donor participation. 

The Director manages the Institutional Giving Team, which currently includes three full-time staff members.

Qualified candidates will have, but not limited to:

• Academic degree that demonstrates research, presentation, relationship-building, and communication knowledge, skills, and abilities;
• 5 years of progressive experience in grant development and post-award administration, including grant writing, budgeting, compliance, systems management, and funder relations across multiple sectors and degrees of complexity;
• 8 years of cumulative experience—with increasing responsibility—in medium and/or large scale development or fundraising work environments:
  • Demonstrated donor relations and/or stewardship experience, with an emphasis on increasing donor and partner engagement, as well as working on high-stake projects or campaigns;
  • Demonstrated experience in setting long-term, strategic, departmental fundraising plans;
  • Demonstrated project management experience, with an emphasis on staff supervision, multiple project management, resourceful problem-solving and adaptability, process improvements, and budget responsibility;
  • Experience working in prospect research and relationship management;
  • Experience managing project budgets and utilizing appropriate accounting or tracking systems;
  • Track record of establishing or contributing to system and processes improvements.
  • Experience effectively communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a work environment, as well as fostering strong and lasting community partnerships and relationships.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with supervising and supporting the professional growth and development of staff
• Developed knowledge of Portland’s philanthropic landscape to lead others in donor stewardship strategy and activities at OMSI
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques surrounding a prospect management/moves management program in a complex development operation

Position is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• 2 weeks of vacation per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 200 hours.
• 2 weeks of sick time per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 520 hours.
• 12 Personal / Cultural Days (PTO) per year. 
• Multiple health plans to choose from with employee premiums paid 86% by OMSI 
• 403b Retirement with employer match eligibility
• Free annual OMSI Family Membership ($140 annual value)
• Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 31 Oregon cultural attractions.
• Inclusion-centered professional development opportunities
• Employee-led rewards and recognition program
• Discounts on summer programs for employee’s children

Click here for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and to apply. Position closes September 11, 2025.

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.