Development Specialist

Friends of the Children – Lane County is a vibrant, active chapter of a 30-year-old national professional mentoring network, proven to disrupt generational poverty by providing paid, professional mentors that work with children throughout their childhood and wraparound services for their caregivers. 12+ years – no matter what.

Friends of the Children – Lane County is seeking a Development Specialist who thrives on building long-term relationships and partnerships. The successful candidate will be a stellar communicator with a sharp head for business, a splash of creative style, and spark thrown in. They will also be self-motivated, proactive, results driven, and deeply passionate about the mission of Friends – Lane County.

The Development Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Executive Director to champion external communications, cultivate stakeholders and meet annual revenue goals. They also are responsible for ensuring that marketing products and stakeholders events are successful in supporting and sustaining the mission of Friends of the Children.

As the Development Specialist you will be instrumental in creating and fostering the long-term funding relationships that sustain the organization. Your contributions will be key to maintaining and growing services to families we partner with, helping them navigate obstacles and change their trajectory.

• Create and implement a comprehensive Communications Strategy that guides engagements with donors/stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and develop corporate donors to strengthen connections to the organization.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising activities and campaigns and providing support and resources for Board members development efforts.
• Develop all external communications to effectively build awareness and promote financial support for the organization.
• Plan and implement donor engagement events, annual giving campaign and major gifts programs.

• Passion for Friends – Lane County’s mission and a deep commitment to equity.
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and follow-up skills.
• Possess commitment to extreme attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace that respects work-life balance and offers ongoing professional development.
• A committed Executive Director who will partner with you on Development activities.
• An engaged, motivated Board that works hard, gives generously, and raises funds.
• Strong, cohesive local and national team support committed to innovation and high standards.

• Salary: $55-85,000 based on Development experience, specifically;
  • $55, - Professionals with less than 5 years of professional communications and/or development experience.
  • Up to $85,000 - Professionals who have served as Development Directors or have 5+ years of professional communications and/or development experience may be considered for salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including healthcare, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k).
• Location:
  
  Eugene, Oregon, serving all of Lane County; some evening and non-traditional hours required.

This section includes additional information about responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• All external communications, including, but not limited to, newsletters, social media and direct communications are consistent with the Organizational values and standard of excellence, and effectively build awareness of the organization and promote financial support of the…