Director of Engagement and Annual Giving

Director of Engagement and Annual Giving

$90,314.96 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 Engagement and Annual 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 Engagement & Annual Giving leads the strategy, planning, and implementation of OMSI’s donor engagement and stewardship initiatives, annual fund campaigns, and OMSI’s signature gala. This includes managing communications and activities that support donor cultivation, solicitation, and long-term engagement. The Director directs and implements a comprehensive calendar of events, communications, and other high-impact donor engagement opportunities designed to strengthen relationships and inspire philanthropic support.

The role manages stewardship activities—including the annual report, gift acknowledgments, and other recurring or customized donor touches—by collaborating across departments to ensure donors experience meaningful, mission-aligned interactions with OMSI. The Director also leads all annual fund efforts, including the year-end appeal, online giving campaigns, and other initiatives to attract new donors, and retain and upgrade existing supporters, with the goal of meeting or exceeding annual operating revenue targets and expanding the donor pipeline.

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 organization; build the philanthropic pipeline to meet and exceed goals in unrestricted and restricted giving; and create the systems and processes necessary to achieve sustainable, year-over-year growth in both revenue and donor participation. 

The Director manages one staff member and the volunteers who support the gala, donor engagement, stewardship, and annual fund activities. 

Qualified candidates will have, but not limited to:

• Academic degree that demonstrates project management and communication knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 5 years of cumulative experience with increasing responsibility:
  • Demonstrated donor relations and/or engagement/stewardship activity experience;
  • Developed project management or coordination experience;
  • Applicable marketing and communications skills—experience with direct mail campaigns, database management, customer relations, and strong writing and verbal skills;
  • Demonstrated experience working with the public, in both formal and informal settings;
  • Demonstrated experience in coordinating, leading, and delivering small and large events;
  • Experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in professional work environments, with an emphasis on collaborative projects and deliverables;
  • Applicable communications skills—experience with direct mail campaigns, database management, customer relations, and strong writing and verbal skills;
  • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping deadlines;
  • Worked collaboratively with both small and large teams/departments to ensure high customer service quality.
• Developed  knowledge of Portland’s philanthropic landscape to engage in donor stewardship. Alternatively, possesses transferable knowledge from another industry or landscape to engage in effective donor stewardship
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and positively move people to action
• Comfort and ease presenting to large groups

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.