Senior Development Officer

Senior Development Officer Friends of the Children-Portland Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $86,337.41

• $91,595.

21 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Productivity software Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description :

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• muted); font-size: .95rem; } Senior Development Officer Friends of the Children
• Portland (FriendsPDX) Full-time Hybrid (Portland metro) Based at Northeast Portland locations 2-3 days/week Starting salary: $86,337.41
• $91,595.

21 Union-represented The Senior Development Officer plays a key role in sustaining and growing the resources that make our work possible. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, 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 Who You Are (Minimum Qualifications) 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 Schedule, Location & Work Model Full-time, hybrid role Typically 2-3 days per week on-site at our Northeast Portland locations, plus in-person meetings and events as needed Must reside in the Portland metro area Compensation & Benefits Starting salary range: $86,337.

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• $91,595.

21 Generous benefits package, including employer-paid employee health care, matched 401(k) from start, and rich paid time off programs Conditions of Employment All FriendsPDX colleagues must pass pre-hire screenings, including a criminal background check, abuse and neglect history check, drug test for common drugs of abuse (excluding cannabis), and verification of acceptable driver history. This position is represented by FriendsPDX Union Network. Friends of the Children

• Portland is an equal opportunity employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage people with lived experience related to our work to apply. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications for the position.