Position Summary - Director of Development

Restore Oregon seeks a dynamic, proactive and organized individual to lead, manage and advance the
organization’s development activities. We are looking for someone who, in addition to having the skills
below, loves historic places and values the impact that cultural heritage can have in telling the stories
of all Oregonians. This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Executive Director.

The objective of this role is to develop and execute strategies for securing financial and other
resources sufficient to support Restore Oregon’s mission and strategic plan. This position is
responsible for all development activities: manage events and appeal campaigns, oversee the grants
program, and actively engage and grow our donor base, including outreach to individual donors at all
levels and prospects. This position will closely collaborate with a small team of staff, supervise a
part-time Events Coordinator, and coordinate development activities with the Board of Directors and
Executive Director.

Restore Oregon’s organizational culture is suited to a self-directed, entrepreneurial-minded individual
who thrives on multi-tasking and collaboration with a flexible and goal-oriented positive outlook.

Organization Description

Founded in 1977, Restore Oregon is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supported by
members/donors, led by a volunteer board, and staffed by professionals, who empower Oregonians to
reimagine and transform their communities through preservation and reuse of historic and cultural
places. We work on the front lines and behind the scenes to leverage relationships, resources, and
creativity to create a vibrant and equitable future where inclusive preservation and reuse are integral
to solving the challenges we face. We advocate for effective policies and incentives, deliver quality
educational programs, and directly intervene to save endangered places that matter to Oregonians.
See our new Strategic Framework that guides this work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s fund development and revenue plans for an annual operating budget

• Identify, cultivate, and grow a base of financial supporters from individuals to corporate

• Manage one part-time staff (Events & Development Coordinator) and work closely with the

• Prepare regular information updates for the Board of Directors on fund development activities,

• Individual Donors, Membership and Sponsors

existing donors, research and cultivation of new relationships, work with Executive
Director and Board regularly.

• Develop, solicit, and manage all corporate sponsors, business members/partners, and

• Primary staff person responsible for organization’s CRM (Bloomerang) and integration

₋ Keep all information up-to-date and synchronize with website and finance.
₋ Provide all writing and communication for donations, receipts for efficient

customer service, and internal administrative processes.
₋ Prepare/update quarterly mailing and renewal list for electronic and mailed

with our online purchasing/donation system in a responsive and customer-oriented
manner.

• Develop year-end and other appeal campaigns.
• Contribute frequent writing and creative storytelling to assist in annual development

• Grants Management

• Event Planning

program events, fundraisers, and appeal campaigns. (Restore Oregon typically hosts
two major annual fundraising educational events, with several smaller donor/supporter
events each year.)

• Develop and manage a Sponsorship program for organization and major events.
• Solicit and manage all in-kind donations.
• Manage volunteers including soliciting, training, and recognition.

• Additional Tasks

innovations in the field with a business/entrepreneurial approach.

• Provide fundraising technical support for our Preservation Together/Most Endangered

• Develop work plans using project management technology platforms such as

• Work with individual members of the Board on annual involvement and support.
• Assist with other organization activities to support our team, as needed.

Qualifications and Qualities

• At least three to five years of proven experience in the development field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience and confidence in asking people to

contribute time and money (including developing “asks” and engaging with individual donors
and donor groups).

• Must have the ability to self-direct while also acting within a team.
• Must be goal/deadline-driven and able to multitask efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate timely and friendly customer service approach in their work.
• CRM experience required - comfortable working with interactive databases, running reports,

updating files, and navigating integration with other systems/software needed for the
development function.

• Has a record of results when organizing and implementing fundraising events, including

• Strong writing skills, with previous grant writing experience highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate effectively with donors and

• Ability to manage information in electronic formats and in a mostly sedentary remote

• Fairly regular in-person meetings with supporters/donors, corporate sponsors, and

• Occasional light work (exerting up to 25 pounds) is required for events.
• Occasional travel to various meetings, venues, and locations in Oregon with a valid

advanced notice for your planning purposes).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary starts at $72,000 for a full-time (40 hrs/week) exempt position.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO per year (with increased time given as tenure with organization increases).
• Work is accomplished in a virtual office setting by maintaining a home office with sufficient

internet access. Organization provides support, as necessary, to provide professional working
experience including:

• $85/month technology stipend for basic internet and cell phone service.
• Organizational laptop w/ webcam provided, if needed.
• In person and team building time will be required (space will be provided).
• Working with staff on their specific needs to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.

• Health benefits include health, dental, and vision.
• We offer Oregon Saves as a retirement savings plan for employee contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Restore Oregon is committed to equity within historic preservation work. For that reason, we do not
discriminate based race; ethnicity; gender or gender identity; sexual orientation; national origin;
ancestry; age; marital status; veteran status; mental or physical disability not affecting one’s ability to
perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; religion; or any
other protected characteristic covered under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all areas
of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation
and training. If any part of our hiring process has created an undue barrier or hardship, please let us
know so that we may explore accommodations with you.

Application Instructions

In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the provided questions/prompts on the application that will
help our assessment. Please submit all applications through our careers page:
https://restoreoregon.org/careers

All applications must be submitted through the form on our website to ensure the most equitable
hiring process. Using this form will allow us to do anonymous resume reviews, in which all identifying
personal information will be hidden, and resume content will be assessed using a standardized rating
tool. If you have any problems with this form or need accommodation to apply by a different method,
please contact us at careers@restoreoregon.org.