Job Description: Development Officer - Annual Fund Drive

Exempt full-time

Reports to Director of Finance & Administration

Effective Date: 05/07/08

General position summary: This is a full-time, 12-month position. Coordinate successful annual fund drive, donor recognition, and volunteer recruitment and support. Note: this job does not involve data entry.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and support volunteers
• Participate in developing fund raising strategies
• Cultivate donor relationships
• Coordinate development activities such as mailings and phonathons
• Plan and host donor recognition events
• Promote generosity through articles, appeal letters, phone scripts, etc.

Required Experience, Skills and Aptitudes:

• Three (3) years development experience. Volunteer fundraising leadership will be considered.
• Enjoy working with volunteers
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience, Skills and Aptitudes:

• Event planning experience
• Public speaking expertise

Hours: Full-time, includes occasional evenings and weekends

Pay:    $32,968 to $37,440

Apply: Send cover letter and resume to zcooper@firstunitarianportland.org.