Vice President, Development

Morrison Child and Family Services•Portland, OR

1d•$112,300 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Morrison Child and Family Services is seeking a relationship-centered and hands-on fundraising leader to serve as its next Vice President of Development. This role involves more than maintaining an existing development program; it requires working directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, organizational leaders, and supporters to build relationships, strategy, systems, and team capacity to grow annual philanthropic revenue from approximately $1 million to $2 million or more over the next three to five years. The position offers the opportunity to build upon Morrison's major-gifts program and annual event to expand its donor community, clarify its case for support, create infrastructure for sustainable growth, and secure significant additional philanthropic support. This is a visible, community-facing executive position for someone who enjoys setting strategy and is energized by meeting donors, making asks, coaching staff, strengthening a pipeline, and executing plans. Previous Vice President title experience is not required; this role is suitable for an accomplished Development Director, senior major-gifts fundraiser, or a seasoned development professional ready for greater responsibility and executive influence.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
At least seven years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising.
Experience includes major gifts, donor cultivation, pipeline management, and marketing and communications functions.
A proven record of personally securing and closing five- and six-figure gifts while managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors and delivering annual fundraising results.
Experience integrating donor engagement, marketing and communications to strengthen visibility, donor acquisition and philanthropic growth.
Demonstrated ability to lead through metrics-driven moves management, CRM utilization, pipeline development and performance tracking.
Strong supervisory and team leadership experience, including setting expectations, coaching staff and supporting accountability.
Excellent organizational and project-management skills across fundraising, events, communications and donor engagement.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation and relationship-building skills.
The integrity, judgment, emotional intelligence and presence expected of an executive leader and external ambassador.
A collaborative, adaptable approach and genuine commitment to supporting children and families.
Personal transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
Must pass applicable criminal-history and driving-record checks.

Nice To Haves

CFRE certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Create and execute a focused, financially realistic strategy to grow annual philanthropic revenue toward $2 million or more.
Set priorities across major gifts, individual giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, planned giving, annual giving, grants, and large and boutique events.
Develop clear revenue forecasts, budgets, performance measures and recommendations for future fundraising investment.
Personally manage a high-impact portfolio of major donors and prospective donors.
Build authentic relationships and personally solicit and secure five- and six-figure gifts.
Lead donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, appreciation, recognition, stewardship and retention.
Expand Morrison's community of supporters through research, referrals, Board relationships and community engagement, including the Morrison Legacy Society.
Deepen relationships with Oregon foundations, elected officials, government, businesses, and community leaders.
Work across departments to translate program priorities and outcomes into compelling funding opportunities, donor stories and grant proposals.
Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorships that create meaningful connections to Morrison's mission.
Represent Morrison at donor meetings, community gatherings, presentations and fundraising events.
Serve as a trusted fundraising advisor and execution partner to the CEO.
Equip Board members and brand ambassadors with stories, materials and practical ways to support introductions, advocacy, cultivation and stewardship.
Lead and develop a team that currently includes a Development Specialist and a Marketing and Communications Specialist.
Provide clear, candid updates on results, pipeline health, forecasts, opportunities and risks.
Strengthen CRM practices, donor records, portfolios, workflows, dashboards, KPIs and performance reporting.
Align development, marketing and communications around a compelling case for support and consistent external positioning.
Guide marketing and communications that strengthen fundraising, build Morrison's brand and support utilization of key programs and services.
Oversee donor-facing communications, including newsletters, annual reports, event materials, presentations, press releases, video and related materials.
Serve as a visible executive and key public-relations contact for the organization.