OEC's Development Director oversees the strategy and implementation of OEC's fundraising activities, including donor communications, major donor cultivation and stewardship, membership, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, events, and development operations. This position is personally responsible for raising major and planned gifts, with an emphasis on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises a multi-person development team. This position works closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and other staff to provide organizational leadership, ensure financial health and stability, and support a strong team and a healthy work environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:In collaboration with the development team, develops and implements an annual plan, ensuring that revenue goals, donor engagement priorities, and staffing capacity are aligned and actively managedLeads and supports the team in the development and implementation of OEC's organizational fundraising strategies, including but not limited to major gifts, planned gifts, foundations, membership, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising eventsManages performance evaluations for development staff, including goal setting, annual reviews, and continuing professional developmentCollaborates with the Executive Director and Board of Directors and serves as staff liaison to the Board fundraising committeeWorks with OEC's Communications Director to develop plans and materials that engage, inform and inspire OEC's donorsPromotes a culture of philanthropy, fostering an understanding of philanthropy across the organizationPlanning & Implementation (20%)Utilizes Salesforce and donor analytics to guide decision-making, monitor performance, track activity and revenue progressPartners with the Executive Director, finance and development teams to provide fundraising revenue projections, monitor progress against budget, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend strategy adjustmentsLeads regular portfolio review meetings to identify leads, ensure assigned prospects have clear strategies, solicitation timelines, documented activity, and realistic revenue projectionsDirectly manages, stewards, and engages a portfolio of 60-80 major and planned gift donors and prospectsManages and grows the planned giving programCreates tailored strategies for donors across portfolios, focusing on multi-year campaign commitments, major donor retention and upgradesParticipates in all aspects of the gift cycle:Initiates contact with prospective leadership and major gift donorsDevelops appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteersMoves potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closureMakes solicitations when appropriateMaintains stewardship contacts with donors; adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflects optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys sensitivity to needs of the donorQualifications:Required Knowledge, Experience and CertificationsMinimum five years of major gift solicitation experience, with an emphasis on building relationships with prospects and key community membersMinimum 3 years of supervisory experience with a firm commitment to collaborative, team-oriented management and proficiency in culturally sensitive supervisionDemonstrated experience soliciting six figure gifts and planned giftsValid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle and background checkRequired Skills, Abilities and QualitiesExcellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; positive, flexible attitudeStrong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic viewDemonstrated ability to help staff plan, manage, and complete complex projects on time and within budgetEffective problem-solving skills; ethic of continuous improvementSelf-motivation and initiative; ability to work independently; entrepreneurial approachPerformance-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving goalsWilling and able to bear high levels of responsibility; always accountable for one's own decisions and work productDetail-oriented with high standards for accuracyAn understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias; a commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within the organization and as part of the positionAbility to maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and other sensitive organizational informationDesirable Qualifications:Experience with planned giving programsExisting relationships with Oregon's philanthropic communityExperience working in a non-profit environment with a mission driven staff and boardKnowledge of environmental issuesEvent development and managementSalesforce and Kindsight expertiseOther Details:Travel:This position requires travel and frequent meetings for 50% of the position, including overnight or multi-day travel throughout Oregon.Work Schedule:OEC's standard office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. This role requires flexibility about one's schedule and work hours, including occasional evening and weekend hours. As a salaried and exempt position, this role may occasionally require time spent outside of the standard work week in order to achieve deliverables.Physical:This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. You must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers and filing cabinets.Salary and Employment Benefits:The starting salary range for this position is $105,000 – $123,000 per year for 1.0 FTE. Starting salary offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate's skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization.OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position's pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles.OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:Generous paid leave, including4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year)Fridays off in AugustWeekdays between Christmas and New YearsAll state of Oregon observed holidays4 personal days12 sick days annually401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents' coverageAt OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.Job Posting SummaryTitle: Development DirectorStatus: RegularFLSA Classification: ExemptReports to: Executive DirectorSupervisory Responsibilities: YesLocation: Portland, OR / With Frequent In-State TravelWork Type: Hybrid: Minimum of Tuesdays & Thursdays in our NE Portland office; flexibility to work remotely from an Oregon location on Mon/Weds/FriOpening Date: 7/1/2026Closing Date: Application Deadline 07/31/2026Anticipated Latest Start Date: 8/28/26Salary Range: $105,000 – $123,000ADA Accommodations:If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please email info@oeconline.org or call 503-222-1963 x100 for assistance.Oregon Environmental Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender assignment, gender identity or expression, national origin, (dis)ability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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