SUMMARY of POSITION

The Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of the donor database, Raiser’s Edge/NXT, and Grants Management for Forest Park Conservancy. These responsibilities include creating all donor acknowledgment letters and financial reports, including reconciliation with bookkeepers, using query and export functions to create mailing and distribution lists, and maintaining accurate donor records through the input of all donations received to the organization. In close coordination with other staff, this position serves as an integral member of the development team; ensuring the team’s administrative and financial duties are completed. This position will also manage all aspects of the grants process; managing applications, ensuring deadlines are met, and records are kept appropriately.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gift Entry and Data Processing - enter gifts into Forest Park Conservancy’s database: Raiser’s Edge/NXT. Process and send gift receipts for all donations.
• Donor Relations and Stewardship - provide excellent customer service to donors contacting FPC with questions related to their gift.
• Coordination and Mailing of Member Benefits - mail all member benefits.
• Reports and Mailing Lists - provide weekly and monthly reports to key personnel and pull mailing lists for coordinated mail campaigns.
• Administrative Duties, Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
• Grants Management - manage all aspects of grants including applications and reporting.
• Process and ship online store purchases.
• Assist with corporate and individual fundraising solicitations and events.
• Other duties as needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in Raiser’s Edge/NXT or other CRM software
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of non-profit organizations and/or fundraising
• Experience in an administrative position
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of community-centric fundraising principles

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work and stay motivated independently
• Desire to identify strategies for optimization
• Understands the importance of data integrity
• Desire to learn the nuts and bolts of fundraising

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary: $60,000

Benefits:

• Paid time off and holidays
• TriMet pass
• Cell phone stipend
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health and Dental insurance coverage up to $325 per month through our benefit plan with Kaiser Permanente
• Retirement plan. FPC will contribute 2% of your salary to a Fidelity Savings Investment Match Plan (SIMPLE IRA)

These benefits will start on the first of the month following the date of hire.

HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please send one PDF that includes your cover letter and resume to jobs@forestparkconservancy.org with “Development Manager Application” in the subject line.

Applications are due on February 2, 2024, at 5 pm. Early applications are encouraged.

Forest Park Conservancy does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our Members and staff with ongoing career development opportunities. Forest Park Conservancy is an AA/EEO employer.

Forest Park Conservancy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Sabbatical
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97205