Director of Philanthropy

Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and securing vital support for important causes?

Passionate about creating innovative strategies and seeing them through to success?

Excited by the prospect of leading a dedicated team and working closely with supporters to transform lives?

If you envision your next role as more than just a job, but as a way to shape the future and elevate an organization's mission, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Philanthropy Director to join our team at Pearl Buck Center!

In this role, you'll take the lead on our fundraising efforts, forge strong connections with donors, and play a lead role in our mission.

What's in it for you?

• The chance to lead impactful projects and campaigns
• A collaborative environment where your ideas matter
• The satisfaction of seeing your work create real, positive change

If you're ready to bring your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and passion for philanthropy to our organization, apply today and help us shape a brighter future for our organization and individuals we support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the creation of the organization’s fundraising plan in conjunction with the

Executive Director

• Develop department annual plan (based upon organization’s fundraising plan), goals,

performance outcomes, plans to achieve outcomes, and methods of measuring progress

toward the outcomes

• Research, cultivate and steward relationships with new and existing donors

• Develop and present proposals to donors for funding

• Engage in networking activities or other opportunities to generate potential prospects for

cultivation

• Cultivate and expand planned giving and estate giving opportunities with new and

existing donors and integrate planned gift objectives into individual donor requests

• Oversee, plan, and manage fundraising activities and events

• Ensure services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner monitoring compliance

with appropriate governance, including that in signed contracts

• Coordinate with program team members to ensure and report on the organization’s

fulfillment of funded objectives

• Lead the development of PBC marketing materials, community, and public relations

• Teach, train and mentor resource development staff to ensure timely and quality work is

performed in alignment with organizational and departmental goals

• Provide support, coaching, direction and annual performance reviews of all direct reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR 4 years experience in a related field.

• Six years fund raising experience in nonprofit fundraising with at least four years of

experience in major gifts fundraising

• Four years of experience working in nonprofit communications

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred

• Two years of supervision experience including recruiting, hiring and implementing

progressive discipline

• Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work for self and others

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

• Computer and keyboard proficiency with knowledge of DonorPerfect, Google Suite and

MS Office

• Ability to pass an Oregon Department of Human Services background check

• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License and insurability to drive company

vehicles

• Ability to relate to persons with various abilities and advocate for their needs