Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 plus excellent benefits (see below)
Timeline: Interested applicants should submit application materials by EOD Wednesday, April 17, 2024. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to candidates by Wednesday, April 24th.
About Furniture Share:
Furniture Share is your friendly, local furniture bank, serving Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and surrounding counties for the past 26 years. How does a furniture bank work? We redistribute donated household goods and furnishings to neighbors who need them, turning empty houses into comfy homes. Furnishing Futures, One Home at a Time. www.furnitureshare.org
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, and caring staff and volunteers for an outstanding nonprofit in the Willamette Valley area. We are a strong and supportive team, and we encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diverse community we serve.
About this position:
The Development Director oversees and manages Furniture Share's fundraising department. They work in direct partnership with the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Directors team to achieve strategic and financial goals that sustain the organization. With a deep understanding of the constituents and needs served by the organization, the Development Director is a strong fundraiser who actively participates in acquiring resources, increasing public awareness, and strategizing steps to meet goals. As a member of senior leadership, they also contribute to strategic planning and decision-making for the organization. A successful Development Director will lead both external development and internal management, aligning with community-centric fundraising principles. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a department team, oversee multiple projects, and support a collaborative culture throughout the organization. If you are a fundraising professional looking to flex your leadership skills and work in a supportive environment for an outstanding mission, this position may be for you!
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Support to the Executive Director to ensure stewardship and performance of Board members.
Support the Executive Director with grant writing, tracking, reporting, and funder relationships.
Contribute to the development of strategies, and other operational components.
Leadership role in the implementation of strategic plan, including equity, diversity, and inclusion process.
Support organizational data collection and evaluations.
Lead and maintain an organizational culture of philanthropy.
Other leadership & operational duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Manage fundraising activities identified in the annual Development plan and Strategic Plan: lead fundraising strategies to secure financial support from individuals and corporations.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors through personalized communication, meetings, and events. Carry out strategies to engage donors and enhance donor retention rates. Manage donor stewardship efforts, including bi-annual donor update mailings, regular updates to sustain donor's planned giving, and thank you calls.
Fundraising Events: Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team: Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events. Coordinate logistics, recruit volunteers, and ensure events are carried out smoothly.
Corporate Partnerships: Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate partners for sponsorship and other giving opportunities. Secure sponsorships for BBQ Fundraiser and Ask Luncheon.
Individual Giving Campaigns: Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team: Manage individual giving campaigns, including direct mail appeals, online fundraising, and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
Database Management: Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions. Analyze donor data to identify trends, and track and communicate progress towards fundraising goals.
Collaboration and Communication: Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team: Work closely with internal stakeholders to collect relevant data from donors and clients in a trauma-informed manner and align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities. Provide regular updates on fundraising activities and outcomes.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Lead the drafting of Furniture Share's Development & Communications Plan with the Development team and evaluate its goals and activities.
Maintain recommended community-centric practices across development activities and bring new opportunities to the table.
Manage fundraising goals through annual fund development & appeals; grant-writing; and special events.
Lead individual and corporate giving; build a portfolio of donors, create a strategy, and secure major gifts.
Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team to maintain accurate donors, report on donor trends, and provide timely acknowledgment and updates.
COMMUNICATIONS
Supervise and Support the Development & Administration Team to produce fundraising materials, mailed and emailed newsletters, collateral materials, press releases, and social media.
Represent and advocate for the organization through public speaking opportunities and external stakeholder meetings.
Key Preferred Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate is energized by cultivating relationships with people. You are an excellent communicator, problem-solver, and project manager. You thrive in a diverse, equity-focused work environment. Furniture Share is open to various qualifications through lived and learned experience.
Five+ years of fundraising, communications, and strategy work at a nonprofit
Excellent Supervisory experience required
Experience securing five to six-figure gifts. Capital campaign experience
Experience in logistics of fundraising events and campaigns
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas and programs into clear and compelling narratives
Demonstrable success in communicating with donors and community members
Analytical, creative thinker, and problem-solver
Ability to efficiently manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a sense of humor
Ability to have difficult conversations with an open and mission-focused outlook
Thrives in an equity-focused environment
Embraces change and growth
Must be comfortable working independently and as a member of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Ability to provide individualized support to colleagues
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
Commitment to the mission and values of Furniture Share
Preferred but not required: degree in a related field and/or certificate in fundraising
Physical Demands*
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Keying/typing
Occasionally lifting between 1-25 lbs.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Insurance benefits will begin after the probationary period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of the start date.
Employer to pay 50% of health benefits. Not to exceed $350 a month or Employee paid Aflac Benefits
Employer matches 3-6% in 403b retirement account
Life insurance
Generous 144 PTO Annually- 8 paid holidays, paid closure for workdays between December 26-31st, 40 floating PTO
Application materials must include: 1) a cover letter explaining how your professional experience has prepared you for this role and what the mission of Furniture Share means for you, and 2) your resume. Please email these materials to Michelle@furnitureshare.org and write in the email subject line: Development Director Application. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity!
***Furniture Share maintains a Non-discrimination Policy. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate based on race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation or origin; or veteran status. We maintain this Policy of Non-Discrimination for recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who may contribute to this diversity to apply, even if you don't meet all the preferred skills/experiences. ***