The Opportunity Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven, and results-oriented fundraising leader to serve as its next Director of Development. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected organization dedicated to "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" across Marion and Polk counties. The Director of Development will lead the organization's development efforts during a time of continued growth and community need. They will guide a dynamic team responsible for building meaningful relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors, overseeing fundraising campaigns and events, and sharing the powerful impact of Family Building Blocks' programs. This strategic and hands-on leader will report directly to the Executive Director and serve as a member of the Leadership Team. They will work collaboratively across departments and with the Board of Directors to ensure that the organization meets its annual revenue goals and grows its long-term vision of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is deeply committed to supporting children and families in crisis. About Family Building Blocks Family Building Blocks is one of Oregon's leading early childhood organizations. Through therapeutic classrooms, home visiting, parenting education, and essential basic needs support, Family Building Blocks partners with hundreds of families each year to prevent child abuse and neglect and build stable, nurturing environments where children can thrive. Grounded in values of trust, equity, respect, and hope, the organization has earned a reputation for innovation, integrity, and deep community partnerships. Learn more at: www.familybuildingblocks.org Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE - The Development Director is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans to raise private donor and community support. Duties include overseeing fundraising efforts, building strong and successful donor relationships, growing our donor-relations database, collaborating with staff to effectively execute fundraising events, and supervising a high-performing team. Be a contributor to a positive, supportive, and productive workplace culture characterized by teamwork and mutual respect furthering our mission. SUPERVISES - Donor Relations Manager, Community Outreach Coordinator ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Maintain a comprehensive fundraising and resource development strategy aligned with Family Building Blocks' mission and growth objectives. Supervise and support a high-performing development team, fostering a collaborative, goal-oriented culture. Lead donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition efforts, with a focus on building long-term relationships with current individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners, including identifying and securing new prospects Oversee annual fundraising budget to achieve and exceed revenue targets. Procure event sponsorships and oversee sponsor benefit fulfillment. Develop and grow a Planned Giving program. Work closely with the Communications team to ensure quality, consistent, mission-driven messaging and branding across all channels. Represent Family Building Blocks at community events and with key partners and stakeholders. Identify and pursue grant opportunities, ensuring timely submissions and reporting. Partner with the Board of Directors and Resource Development Committee to support fundraising initiatives and Board engagement. Support volunteer opportunities within the Development Department. Manage donor data and reporting using CRM systems (Raiser's Edge). Contribute to organizational strategy and planning as a member of the Leadership Team. CORE COMPETENCIES Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays comprehensive application of State and Federal regulations; Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of Finance/Accounting components and aligns work with strategic goals; Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment; Database and grant management and record keeping skills. Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates public speaking and group presentation skills; Participates in meetings and conveys information effectively. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and plans necessary response. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
