Senior Development Officer
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 Director of Development & Strategy, this position leads fundraising strategies, manages significant donor relationships, and partners closely with colleagues to advance FriendsPDX’s mission and long-term impact. What You’ll Do 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
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
- Generous benefits package, including employer-paid employee health care, matched 401(k) from start, and rich paid time off programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
