Director of Development

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Description

The Development Director will plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to ensure the organization raises the resources it needs to pursue its mission and vision in a values aligned manner.

To further the mission of Family Promise of Greater Washington County, this role must collaborate closely with the Executive Director and the Finance team to lead fundraising efforts across grants, contracts, sponsorships, major donor relationships, special appeals and events, and grassroots fundraising.

This is a hybrid position.

Family Promise of Greater Washington County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in our mission to address homelessness and housing instability.

Organizational Information : Family Promise of Greater Washington County’s mission is to equip families and vulnerable communities to end the cycle of homelessness.

Our vision is that every family has a stable place to call home, and the chance to build a better future. We address family homelessness holistically, providing prevention services before they reach a crisis, emergency shelter and case management when they become homeless, and stabilization programs once they secure housing to ensure independence.

We tap into our network and local resources to empower families in housing crises toward economic stability and provide ongoing support as they rebuild their lives.

• Reports to : Executive Director
• Organizational Budget : Approximately $1 million
• Effective date : July 1, 2024
• Employment Status : Full-time, 40 hours per week including occasional evenings and weekends.
• FLSA status : Exempt
• Primary location : Hybrid on and off site with occasional travel to donor meetings and events. Locations in Beaverton and Hillsboro, Oregon

Job Summary

The Development Director will plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to ensure the organization raises the resources it needs to pursue its mission and vision in a values aligned manner.

To further the mission of Family Promise of Greater Washington County, this role must collaborate closely with the Executive Director and the Finance team to lead fundraising efforts across grants, contracts, sponsorships, major donor relationships, special appeals and events, and grassroots fundraising.

Essential Duties

• Drive and develop FPGWC’s Annual Development Plan, focused on a diversified and comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline and relationships with individual donors, faith-based organizations, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies to secure a diverse portfolio of financial support.
• Function as a primary liaison to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding all fundraising activities.
• Represent our organization in the community when seeking opportunities for collaboration and partnership that align with our mission.
• Support a culture of ethical storytelling among staff and leadership team members.
• Research and identify mission-aligned grant opportunities.
• Manage grant calendar.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals and manage the grant application process, ensuring prompt submission and compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Identify new government-sourced grant opportunities and expand the organization’s corporate grant strategy.
• Build and support strong relationships with existing and prospective individual donors and major gift donors ($500+).
• Develop and implement a successful stewardship strategy and techniques to ensure donor retention and engagement.
• Provide exceptional customer service to donors, addressing inquiries and acknowledging contributions promptly, as well as stewarding them through various means including events, one-on-one visits, site visits, appeals, campaigns, etc.
• Supervise the production of donor correspondence including gift acknowledgments, thank you notes, and tax letters.
• Design, plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, community events, client events, and events to raise awareness of community need and the services provided by FPGWC.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure successful event planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Serve on the Event Planning committee.
• Produce and / or draft copy for engaging fundraising materials, newsletters, annual report, collateral materials, and email updates.
• Manage relationships with contractors and vendors that pertain to the organization’s development program.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and Finance team to develop and manage the development budget.
• Monitor income and expenses related to fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
• Track and report on fundraising progress and outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Maintain correct and up-to-date donor records in existing donor software.
• Travel to and attend conferences, fundraising and community events, and client events.
• Supervise and train Community Engagement Specialist.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience :
• 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, with specific knowledge of PNW and Oregon nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience working with individual and major gift donors, grant research and writing, and event planning.
• Demonstratable success in asking for donation requests in a respectful and professional manner.
• Familiarity with the challenges and nuances of addressing homelessness and poverty-related issues is preferred.
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.

Communication and Language

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and make persuasive presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong people skills are critical to building and nurturing relationships with donors, board members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic Thinking :
• Able to develop and implement diversified and strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Possesses and shows a creative and innovative mindset to identify new opportunities and revenue streams.
• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Able to employ active learning, active listening, and critical thinking skills to all aspects of role.
• Able to influence adoption of change.
• Able to develop a comprehensive understanding of FPGWC’s programs, services, and operations.
• Organizational Skills :
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to check and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or programs / projects to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Able to obtain and see to the proper use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Able to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Collaboration :
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, faith-based organizations, and community partners.
• Understands the importance of diverse types of interactions with others, both inside and outside of the organization.
• Able to inspire and motivate others to support our mission.
• Speaks and writes effectively to convey information correctly and in a manner that is appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Able to adjust actions in relation to others' actions and bring others together when necessary to reconcile differences or meet common ground.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Is aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Demonstrates empathy and compassion on a consistent basis.
• Technology Proficiency :
• Proficient in using fundraising software, donor databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with online fundraising platforms and social media for donor engagement and outreach.
• Able to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Commitment :
• Resilient and genuinely enthusiastic about serving homeless families and creating lasting change.
• Dedication to social justice, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Physical and Environmental Factors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work Setting FPGWC offices are situated indoors, in a working family shelter environment. Must be able to work with some workplace distractions.
• Body Positioning In a typical day, one may sit for extended periods of time at a computer station, answer and speak on phones throughout the day, lift and carry light weight and medium weight supplies and equipment, and help in setting up for events and meeting functions.
• Work attire is appropriate for the situation and the audience.

Additional requirements : subject to positive reference reviews and post-offer background and drug screening.

Note : This position posting is not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements at this time. Duties and responsibilities may evolve as per the organization's needs and priorities.

This description does not create an employment contract.

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Salary

$80,000 - $88,000 per year

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