Portland, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$86k–$92k/yr
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 signifi…
Skills: Fundraising Strategy, Donor Stewardship, Major Gift Solicitation, Relationship Management, Project Management
Portland, Oregon, United States • Hybrid
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The Senior Development Officer leads fundraising strategies and manages significant donor relationships to grow organizational resources. They are responsible for securing major gifts and maintaining accurate donor records to advance the mission of FriendsPDX.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of direct fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing significant gifts. Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Friends of the Children – Portland (FriendsPDX)
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.
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.
12+ years commitment with our youth. No matter what.
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the most vulnerable children and tremendous economic impact to our community. Our model is courageous, unique, and proven. We provide each child with a salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, from kindergarten through graduation. 12 ½ years. No matter what. Moving mentoring out of the volunteer realm ensures the quality, consistency, and commitment needed to help the child create a new story and break the cycle of poverty. We have many stories of the highest-risk children realizing their potential: • 83% graduate from high school, while 60% have parents who did not. • 93% avoid the juvenile justice system, while 50% have parents who were incarcerated. • 98% avoid early parenting, while 85% were born to a teen parent. Friends of the Children was founded in 1993 by Portland entrepreneur Duncan Campbell. Campbell was inspired by his own troubled childhood in NE Portland to start a revolutionary new program to help at-risk children in the same neighborhood where he grew up. In 1992, The Institute for Children conducted extensive research on resilient youth and factors that influenced their success. The research discovered that the single most important factor that fosters resiliency in at-risk children is a caring and supportive relationship with an adult. Intervention and support must begin early, continue as the child matures, and consistently address the needs of the whole person.
Offices: 44 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212, US · 424 NE 172nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97230, US
12+ years commitment with our youth. No matter what.
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the most vulnerable children and tremendous economic impact to our community. Our model is courageous, unique, and proven. We provide each child with a salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, from kindergarten through graduation. 12 ½ years. No matter what. Moving mentoring out of the volunteer realm ensures the quality, consistency, and commitment needed to help the child create a new story and break the cycle of poverty. We have many stories of the highest-risk children realizing their potential: • 83% graduate from high school, while 60% have parents who did not. • 93% avoid the juvenile justice system, while 50% have parents who were incarcerated. • 98% avoid early parenting, while 85% were born to a teen parent. Friends of the Children was founded in 1993 by Portland entrepreneur Duncan Campbell. Campbell was inspired by his own troubled childhood in NE Portland to start a revolutionary new program to help at-risk children in the same neighborhood where he grew up. In 1992, The Institute for Children conducted extensive research on resilient youth and factors that influenced their success. The research discovered that the single most important factor that fosters resiliency in at-risk children is a caring and supportive relationship with an adult. Intervention and support must begin early, continue as the child matures, and consistently address the needs of the whole person.
Offices: 44 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212, US · 424 NE 172nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97230, US