Director of Development and Marketing

Friends of the Children

(Portland, Oregon)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Friends of the Children

Friends of the Children is a revolutionary mentoring program that is transforming the lives of our most vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

Our next Director of Development and Marketing requires 10-15 years of fundraising experience and will be part of the leadership team.
The DDM coordinates engagement and solicitation of a portfolio of major donors as well as manages a strong development team.
She or he will demonstrate a range of skills and abilities that contribute to strategic and operational planning, continued growth, and sustainability of the organization.
This person will be an advocate for children facing the highest risks.
The Director of Development and Marketing (DDM) works with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and is a liaison to the Board Development and Marketing/PR Committees.

Ideal Candidate

- Ability to research, design/develop, strategize, implement and sustain fundraising to advance the organization’s profile in the community and maximize resource development efforts
- Proven experience to generate appointments, make an ask, and close a major gift solicitation with all types of donors; demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment and discretion while in the midst of such meetings.
- Working knowledge and experience in the Portland-Metro philanthropic and business communities from which funding is to be raised. 
- Growth mindset and focus on innovation. - Commitment to helping Friends of the Children increase revenue every year to serve more children.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate our mission and make persuasive presentations to all levels of prospective donors and members of the community.
- Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships and work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, program children, organizational supporters, current and potential donors, Board members, and community partners. 
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.  
- Outstanding organizational and time management, delegation and follow-up skills.
- Proven ability to solve problems, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines and budgets.
- Strong program management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting skills, and the ability to anticipate problems.

Ability to research, design/develop, strategize, implement and sustain fundraising to advance the organization’s profile in the community and maximize resource development efforts
Proven experience to generate appointments, make an ask, and close a major gift solicitation with all types of donors; demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment and discretion while in the midst of such meetings.
Working knowledge and experience in the Portland-Metro philanthropic and business communities from which funding is to be raised.
Growth mindset and focus on innovation. - Commitment to helping Friends of the Children increase revenue every year to serve more children.
Demonstrated ability to articulate our mission and make persuasive presentations to all levels of prospective donors and members of the community.
Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships and work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, program children, organizational supporters, current and potential donors, Board members, and community partners.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management, delegation and follow-up skills.
Proven ability to solve problems, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines and budgets.
Strong program management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting skills, and the ability to anticipate problems.