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Director of Resource Development and Communications
We counter the forces that keep people and communities in poverty – offering emergency shelter, affordable housing, and services to keep people housed.
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Job Title : Director of Resource Development & Communications
Department : Development & Communications Department
Reports To : Executive Director
FLSA Status : Exempt
Compensation : $105k-120k, depending on experience
Benefits : Employer-paid premiums for employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD), 401K with 2% employer match, generous PTO, holidays, and paid leave. Relocation reimbursement available.
Work Location : Hybrid with some weekly in-office at the Gateway Office
POSITION SUMMARY & SUPERVISORY OVERVIEW
In alignment with Our Just Future’s (OJF) strategic and equity plan, the Director of Resource Development & Communications is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise approximately 1.3 million annually initially and generate increased revenue over time. This position will play an active, strategic role on the leadership team, contributing to high-level decision-making and shaping the direction of OJF’s fundraising efforts beyond traditional event fundraising. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role will focus on building strategies to increase major gift cultivation and expanding OJF’s donor base to support organization-wide growth. The Director supervises all department staff, including the persons responsible for : grant writing, special events, database management, communications, donor correspondence, and certain volunteer activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership and Revenue Strategy
- Develop and implement a Community-Centric Fundraising fund development plan, providing leadership, direction, planning, and support to development staff and board.
- Oversee and support all agency fundraising and stewardship activities : cultivation of individual, business, and civic donors, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, grant writing, and special events.
- Lead the Development and Communications Team of 5, supporting their goals, providing guidance, and helping them grow and sustain the resources needed to deliver programs and services.
- Serve on and support the organization’s Senior Management Team, which provides collaborative oversight, management, and coordination of the organization’s operations.
- Facilitate and lead the Development Committee of the Board of Directors to produce, support, and report on an annual strategic fundraising and communications plan.
- Develop and implement major gift funding strategies, including planned gifts; actively solicit donors and successfully close gifts.
- Manage a portfolio of major individual and corporate donors and prospects and be responsible for personal revenue goals and ensuring team fundraising success.
- Work directly with Executive Director to support their fundraising activities and the engagement of board fundraising efforts to expand the fundraising base.
- Develop and support the implementation of mission-focused, revenue generating special events.
- Support capital campaigns, as needed, when the organization is developing affordable housing and / or community projects.
- Oversee grants plan (Philanthropic and government) including collection and synthesis of data, development and completion of high-quality proposals, tracking, reporting, and correspondence.
- Ensure the accuracy and functionality of the department databases, including database management and maintenance, and the organization’s mailing list.
Communications & Public Relations
Candidate Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS
The Director must demonstrate a high level of competence in performing each essential duty and responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Current Oregon Driver’s License and insurability.
How to Apply
Application Instructions :
APPLICATION INFORMATION : Nonprofit Professionals Now is pleased to be working with Our Just Future to fill this key leadership position. All applications must include a resume and cover letter, which will be reviewed by the application deadline. Submit information to : https : / / apptrkr.com / 5903623. Application deadline : January 18, 2025
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Salary : $105,000 - $120,000
