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Title: Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Reports to: President
Position: Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid Location: Within 3 hours travel of West Linn, OR
Salary: $150,000-$170,000/year
Benefits: Employer paid health, vision & dental insurance; 6% retirement match; flexible schedule, PTO
About Willamette Falls Trust
Willamette Falls Trust (the “Trust”) is a non-profit organization with a mission to champion and sustain an exceptional Willamette Falls experience that offers year-round connection to the grandeur of the Falls, historic and cultural interpretation, healthy habitat, public open spaces, and elevates Tribal voices and interests in the Falls and its waterway.
The leadership of the Trust includes tribes with historic and current connections to the Falls, which include the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.
The Willamette Falls Inter-Tribal Public Access Project aims to recreate public access to the second-largest waterfall by volume in the United States. Through a combination of public and private support, the Trust seeks to acquire 40+ acres on the west side of the Falls including the property known as Moore’s Island and the uplands to ensure public access to this unique natural wonder. Our first-ever Senior Vice President of Philanthropy will lead the philanthropic efforts to expand our reach and raise the necessary funds to execute our vision.
Position Summary
The Trust is looking for a seasoned leader to create and implement strategy on a large-scale multi-year comprehensive campaign. The Senior Vice President (SVP) will plan and execute fundraising and oversee communications efforts, with a focus on securing financial support and building strong relationships with donors and key stakeholders. Reporting to the President, this strategic leader will build and supervise the Trust’s development team and play a central role in advancing the Trust’s mission through bold, relationship-driven fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy and Communications Leadership
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Occasional evening or weekend work is required to carry out events and meetings. Occasional travel is required largely within the region (Oregon and southwest Washington) to participate in and facilitate donor meetings, events, and professional development training. Work can be fast-paced with multiple projects and objectives in motion and will sometimes require moderate physical activity.
Salary & Benefits
$150,000-$170,000 plus benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% premiums paid by employer; up to 6% employer matched retirement; 3 weeks starting PTO, 40 hours sick time, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays; a flexible schedule with a hybrid work model based out of the Portland, Oregon Metro area. Benefits are non-negotiable.
Application Information
Please forward complete application packages to careers@willamettefallstrust.org. Applicants should include a resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience aligns with this position.
Willamette Falls Trust is committed to its work in improving its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and fostering an environment where all people are welcome. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of applicants. Willamette Falls Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All applications received will be reviewed and all applicants will receive a response. Willamette Falls Trust takes your time seriously and appreciates all applicants for considering this role. Application Deadline: Open until filled with the first round of review happening the week of 09/15/2025.
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