Development Director

Development Director Catholic Charities Portland, Oregon, United States About this position

#DEV-020 - Development Director

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time;
Exempt

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: SE Portland

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals, and to support their physical and social well-being. Catholic Charities is the official domestic relief agency of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

The Development Director leads and manages the strategic direction of the Development team, and fundraising strategies to advance the Agency’s mission. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team, the Development Director will grow revenue by actively working a diversified approach to fundraising that balances major gifts, contributions, bequests, grants and clients. Responsible for working an active portfolio and overseeing the work of the Development team, this senior role ensures quality, sustained engagement between donors, funding partners and Catholic Charities of Oregon.

The Development Director is an integral member of the Executive Team.

• Serve as a thought-partner and strategist in achieving sustainably and growth with a multi-year development strategy that will grow CCO’s financial resources and community visibility.
• Through partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, design and execute a comprehensive development plan aligned with organizational goals and focused on major donors, grants, events, bequests, and contributions.
• Manage a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects, developing tailored, individual strategies to enhance relationships that will lead to deepened connections and increased giving to support Catholic Charities’ mission
• In partnership with the CEO and Major Gifts Officer, establish and oversee a major gifts program that balances a focus on stewarding existing and cultivating new donors, achieves stronger relationships, new and sustained giving, and actively manages all aspects of the individual giving cycle.
• Lead the annual creation of the Development department budget to align with the overall objectives of the agency. Track and report on budget to actuals to CEO and Finance Director, including grants, gifts, events and pledges. Work closely with the Finance Director to achieve alignment in tracking Development department generated revenue to the organization.
• Work with program directors to identify, prioritize, and develop narratives and rationales that are compelling to individual donors.
• Identify and advance new funding opportunities and growth strategies.
• Strengthen systems for donor retention, upgrade and recognition.
• Support the fundraising efforts of the Chief Executive Officer in securing new and renewed gifts. Work in close partnership with the CEO, demonstrating understanding of their executive role in securing major gifts.
• Oversee, in close partnership with the Development Associate, event strategy and provide strategic oversight of fundraising events to maximize revenue and donor engagement. Ensure events align with broader fundraising and relationship-building goals.
• Partners closely with the Communications Director to ensure consistent organizational messaging for campaigns, appeals, fundraising events, and donor engagement efforts, as well as with general organizational communications.
• Utilize research on donors and local industry trends with a goal of identifying strategies for increasing support and uncovering…