Fund Development Manager

Company Overview

Willamette Vital Health is recognized as the most experienced hospice and supportive care provider in the region. Our organization is dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care that enhances quality of life for our patients and their families.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fund Development Manager to lead our fundraising initiatives and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nonprofit management, fundraising strategies, and database management, with a passion for advancing healthcare support services through innovative development efforts. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a mission-driven organization.

Key Attributes

· Demonstrates leadership through collaboration, accountability, adaptability, flexibility, communication, dependability, and support of organizational and department goals.

· Demonstrates respect and caring (compassion, customer relations, professional behavior, and confidentiality) and maintains patient, staff, donor, and organizational confidentiality.

· Effectively utilizes resources (time, people, supplies, financial resources, and systems) to achieve fundraising and organizational goals.

· Demonstrates initiative and strategic thinking by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, taking ownership of projects, and implementing improvements that strengthen fundraising effectiveness.

· Supports WVH’s values, mission, and goals and demonstrates this through the strategic design, leadership, and implementation of effective development activities.

Essential Job Duties

Strategy and Planning

· Lead the development and execution of the annual fundraising plan, establishing strategies, priorities, timelines, and measurable goals to achieve revenue targets across all fundraising programs.

· Partner with the executive director and board of directors to develop and implement long-term fundraising strategies that support organizational sustainability and growth.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive development roadmap that integrates individual giving, major gifts, grants, events, planned giving, donor engagement, and stewardship.

· Identify emerging fundraising opportunities and develop strategies to expand revenue streams and strengthen donor relationships.

· Analyze fundraising results, trends, and opportunities to continuously improve effectiveness and achieve organizational goals.

Financial Planning and Budget Management

· Develop and manage cost-effective fundraising budgets aligned with strategic priorities and revenue goals.

· Monitor fundraising revenue and expenses, maintaining effective tracking, reporting, and evaluation systems.

· Ensure development activities are implemented within approved budgets and resources are aligned with organizational priorities.

· Provide regular updates and recommendations related to fundraising performance, opportunities, and challenges.

Fundraising

· Lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising program that achieves established income targets and strengthens organizational sustainability.

· Create, implement, and evaluate fundraising strategies across individual giving, major gifts, events, grants, planned giving, and other development initiatives.

· Build and maintain a portfolio of individual donors and major gift prospects through relationship-building, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

· Lead the development and execution of donor acquisition, retention, and engagement strategies.

· Oversee the management of grant and trust income programs, including researching opportunities, developing proposals, participating in grant writing, and ensuring timely, high-quality reporting.

· Lead annual giving and individual donor programs, including donor communications, outreach, and appeals.

· Develop and maintain effective stewardship program that deepens relationships and increases donor retention and lifetime value.

· Partner with organizational leaders, staff, and volunteers to create a culture of philanthropy and expand community engagement.

Staff Management

· Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development support to the Community Development Assistant.

· Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability for development activities and department operations.

· Manage workload and performance through regular one-on-one meetings, goal setting, coaching, and feedback.

· Support staff development by providing training, resources, and opportunities to strengthen fundraising knowledge and skills.

· Conduct performance reviews and contribute to a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented team culture.

Performance Standards

· Demonstrates successful leadership and execution of strategic fundraising initiatives.

· Proven record of accomplishment of developing and implementing fundraising strategies that achieve challenging revenue goals.

· Demonstrated ability to secure revenue through multiple fundraising channels, including individual gifts, major gifts, grants, events, and planned giving.

· Proven ability to build, manage, and strengthen relationships with donors, community partners, board members, and other key stakeholders.

· Demonstrates innovative and creative thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly, persuasively, and effectively.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, make sound decisions, and lead initiatives to completion.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement activities and events.

Education and Experience

· Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit advancement, with demonstrated success managing comprehensive fundraising programs.

· Experience in individual giving, major gifts, planned giving, events, and grant development required.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.

· Demonstrated experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.

· Public speaking and community engagement experience required.

· Hospice knowledge required, hospice or healthcare nonprofit experience preferred.

· Knowledge of planned giving resources and donor networks in Salem and outreach areas.

· Proven experience writing successful grant proposals, reports, and other communications for funders.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hospice knowledge

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• fundraising, development, or nonprofit advancement: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Oregon Driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97304 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000