Deschutes Children's Foundation Hires Kiley Kahler

Kahler joins the Bend-based nonprofit as Development Manager to strengthen philanthropic support for its partner organizations.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Philanthropy

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Deschutes Children's Foundation has hired Kiley Kahler as its Development Manager, beginning in November. The foundation supports 24 nonprofit partners across four campuses in Bend, Redmond, and La Pine.

Why it matters

The foundation is adding fundraising capacity as nonprofit funding tightens, aiming to strengthen philanthropic support for the organizations it houses in Bend and surrounding communities. Its partners serve roughly 21,000 people each year.

The foundation supports 24 nonprofit partners across four campuses, which together serve about 21,000 people annually and save partners an estimated $1.5 million a year. The source does not report a fundraising goal or budget figure tied to the new hire.

The players

Deschutes Children's Foundation

A Bend-based nonprofit that provides space and shared support to 24 partner nonprofits across four Central Oregon campuses.

Kiley Kahler

A Nebraska native and Drake University graduate who previously worked in Des Moines, Iowa, and now leads development efforts for the foundation.

The details

Kahler, a Nebraska native and Drake University graduate, spent eight years in Des Moines, Iowa before relocating to Bend. In the role she will work with board members, donors, and community partners to build support for the foundation's shared-space model.

November 2026: Kahler begins as Development Manager.
Past eight years: Kahler lived in Des Moines, Iowa, before moving to Bend.

Philanthropy Landscape

The hire responds to the reduced nonprofit funding the foundation cites, adding fundraising capacity to a model that shares campus space among partner organizations. The source does not name a specific sector-wide report or policy that frames this trend.

Partner nonprofits in Bend, Redmond, and La Pine may see expanded fundraising support as the foundation adds development capacity. Residents who rely on these organizations could benefit from steadier funding for services.

The takeaway

Shared nonprofit infrastructure can lower operating costs for small organizations, which makes dedicated fundraising roles more valuable. Community members who support local causes can ask partner groups where their donations go.