Development Director

Position: Development Director
Status: Salaried, exempt employee, 1 FTE (40 hours/wk)
Salary: $89,401-$101,015, DOE, benefits available first of the month following date of hire
Hours: Primarily weekdays, some evenings, and weekends
Responsible to: Executive Director
Responsible for: Development Manager and Grant Manager

Staff with bilingual competencies provide an additional and essential value to our organization and we increase our starting wage accordingly for bilingual staff.

About Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS):

CWS was incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas County’s first shelter for survivors escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWS’ service delivery framework is built on trauma-informed best practices that promote safety and self-determination.

Benefits of working at CWS:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for employee and dependent child(ren).
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous PTO (28.5 days in first year based on accrual).
• 10 days of Holiday pay of your choosing.
• Paid day off for birthday.
• Paid parental leave.
• Monthly retirement plan contribution of 5%.
• Anniversary bonus, $25/year of service.
• $100 monthly travel stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• CWS was voted one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon!
• Work with a heart-centered team providing culturally responsive emergency, transitional, and long-term support, and services.

Position Purpose:

The Development Director is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive and strategic development program to meet the organization's short- and long-term resource needs. This includes major and planned gift donor development, annual giving campaigns, individual, business, and group donor cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, and special events management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Meet CWS’s annual fundraising goals and build long-term growth strategies through major donor engagement, grant management, and fundraising.
2. Lead efforts to diversify the donor base and create inclusive fundraising events and campaigns.
3. Serve as the principal fundraising strategist for CWS.
4. Create and implement an annual strategic fundraising plan that supports the organization's vision.
5. Provide leadership for planning, creating, and executing all fundraising activities.
6. Oversee operations of the Development Department and directly supervise the Development Manager and Grant Manager.
7. Develop and prioritize major donor program through one-on-one outreach.
8. Oversee the solicitation of mid-level major donor gifts and mentor the Development Manager.
9. Engage in new donor research activities and create plans for donor prospecting.
10. Provide fundraising leadership to the Board of Directors.
11. Develop and manage CWS’s bequest and planned giving program.
12. Supervise the Development Manager’s implementation of all fundraising campaigns.
13. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of fundraising and outreach efforts.
14. Oversee all private grant writing and work with the Grant Manager.
15. Oversee all event planning.
16. Collaborate with development staff on CRM queries and reports.
17. Collaborate with other teams within the organization.
18. Participate in events, trainings, and workshops as appropriate.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• An experienced senior-level fundraising professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Development Manager Role or 1 year’s experience in a Development Director role.
• A degree or certification in nonprofit management and/or fundraising (or comparable knowledge, skills, and experience) and contributions to the field are preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and lead the development team’s attainment of an annual revenue goal.
• Demonstrated ability to construct a fundraising plan and lead its implementation.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Ability to manage and develop budgets.
• Knowledge of direct mail, digital fundraising, individual and corporate donor strategies, and grant writing required.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated management, public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize time effectively, establish priorities, and manage a large number of tasks simultaneously.
• Computer proficiency and CRM proficiency required, working knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
• Able to pass a background check as a condition of employment.
• All CWS staff are required to complete a 40-hour domestic/sexual violence training provided by the agency.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, in-office, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems of oppression and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation is required; the position includes the use of a personal vehicle.
• Must be able to travel throughout Clackamas County and the Greater Portland Area.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+, older adults, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a resume and cover to with the subject line “Development Director.”