The OSU Foundation is a nonprofit entity governed by a Board of Trustees and operates independently of Oregon State University, yet it serves as the university's central hub for alumni engagement and fundraising. In 2017 it merged with the OSU Alumni Association—founded in 1873—to create a unified organization that employs more than 180 professionals and houses all fundraising roles. The Foundation manages an endowment exceeding $1 billion and has led the university's second comprehensive campaign, Believe It, which set a $1.75 billion goal and has already secured over $1.5 billion in gifts while generating more than 862,000 moments of engagement. Its sustained record of surpassing $200 million in a fiscal year—without a single $50 million gift—demonstrates a powerful, alumni-driven philanthropic culture that distinguishes it within the higher-education fundraising sector.
Open Positions
Donor Experiences Intern
Oklahoma State University student, hospitality and tourism management degree preferred, knowledge of basic information systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Associate Director of Development, Spears School of Business
Bachelor's degree, 4-5 years of experience in major gifts or related experience, experience in higher education setting preferred
Systems Administrator (onsite)
BA/BS degree in Information Systems or a related field, 3+ years of experience in information systems, and expertise with identity and access management platforms
Associate Vice President of Development, Athletics
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 7-10+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, and demonstrated success in major gift fundraising
Director of Development, OSU Agriculture
5+ years of experience in fundraising or related field, Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field, and proven sense of humor
Engagement Center Management Intern
Current student with excellent communication and organizational skills
Gift Processing Specialist
High school diploma or equivalent experience, previous experience with gift processing, and strong attention to detail
Gift Processing Specialist
High school diploma or equivalent experience, previous experience with gift processing, financial transactions, or data entry in a CRM or similar system, and ability to work as part of a close-knit team