Senior Development Officer

Friends of the Children-PortlandPortland, OR
$86,337 - $91,595Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Development Officer plays a key role in sustaining and growing the resources that make our work possible. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position leads fundraising strategies, manages significant donor relationships, and partners closely with colleagues to advance FriendsPDX’s mission and long-term impact.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of direct fundraising or development experience with demonstrated success securing significant gifts
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Skilled in project management and organization
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and web-based systems
  • Must reside in the Portland metro area

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement fundraising strategies aligned with annual and long-term goals
  • Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
  • Secure major gifts (5- and 6-figure range) through thoughtful, relationship-centered approaches
  • Partner with Development colleagues on major gifts and strategic initiatives
  • Maintain accurate donor records and documentation in the donor database
  • Track progress and prepare clear, timely fundraising and donor reports
  • Adapt strategies based on data, feedback, and organizational priorities

Benefits

  • employer-paid employee health care
  • matched 401(k) from start
  • rich paid time off programs
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