Development Specialist

About the role

The Development Specialist plays a crucial role in building long-term relationships and partnerships to support Friends of the Children – Lane County's mission. They are responsible for external communications, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive Communications Strategy
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and develop corporate donors
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising activities and campaigns
• Plan and implement donor engagement events, annual giving campaign, and major gifts programs
• Identify, evaluate, and provide research on individuals to use in advancing prospective major gift donor relationships
• Update and maintain the Organization’s Donor Development Tool and Donor Database
• Implement an Annual Giving Campaign in conjunction with the end of the calendar year
• Create and implement board stewardship program
• Identify corporate funding sources and develop and implement a robust corporate cultivation and solicitation program

Requirements

• Passion for Friends – Lane County’s mission and a deep commitment to equity
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and follow-up skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Commitment to extreme attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of fundraising experience in a non-profit setting or 2-3 years professional experience in sales, marketing, and/or comparable experience

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• High level of initiative and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to design and create stunning graphic communications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k)

Pay

$55,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Work hours are somewhat non-traditional and may include late afternoon and evening work and possibly weekends.