Development Manager

DRESS FOR SUCCESS OREGON

Development Manager JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Type: Full Time, Hybrid

Monday-Friday: 9:00AM-5:00PM

Job Location: Dress for Success Oregon, 1532 NE 37th Ave, Portland OR 97232

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Reports to: Executive Director

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) is Oregon’s leading workforce development agency supporting women and gender expansive individuals from all backgrounds. Our goal is to address all barriers that women face when it comes to finding employment. By tackling these barriers head-on, we aim to create a more inclusive and equal workforce. Additionally, we strive to provide a trauma-informed space, where they can voice any concerns arising in their job search. When women feel confident in their abilities and like they have the resources to succeed, they are more likely to pursue their career goals and overcome any obstacles that come their way. By addressing these issues and providing support, we can help women achieve success in the workplace and break down the barriers that hold them back.

What we value:

Let's start with what we value. First and foremost, we value you! We value the individual talents and knowledge that you bring. DFSO is a Social Enterprise, which means we value a self-starter mentality, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, innovation, risk, failure, and learning. We want you to grow, learn, and explore.

Our core values:

• We RESPECT ourselves and all.
• We have EMPATHY for all.
• We use TRANSPARENCY in our communication with each other.
• We have ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions. We act consistently with follow-through.
• We are committed to REMOVING BARRIERS TO EQUAL ACCESS due to the intersectional nature of oppression.
• We are SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS and solve problems humanely, creatively and sustainably.
• We “walk the walk” and act with INTEGRITY.
• We work to COLLABORATE as a connected team.

These values help us create a culture of clarity, consistency, and belonging so that each employee feels welcomed and is able to contribute their best work to continue to further our collective mission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Development Manager will coordinate DFSO’s annual fund, managing funding from individuals, events, and corporations; they also work with the Executive Director and grant writing team to field information requests and report to foundations. The Development Manager manages all fundraising systems and information, and will have a role in the financial planning of the organization alongside the Executive Director and the Director of Finance. DFSO has a contracted Nonprofit Strategist & Consultant who will provide direct support and leadership for the Development Manager and DFSO’s development plan and strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Coordination and Reporting:

• Manages and executes individual donor campaigns (e.g., direct mail, online giving days, workplace giving).
• Coordinates donor relationship management. Participates in managing donor and volunteer relationships.
• Supports Leadership Team, Board and other constituents to cultivate and steward individual donors.
• With the Executive Director, plan, execute, and any and all fundraising events, initiatives or other campaigns.
• Work directly with the Marketing Committee to manage all marketing materials, including the creation of various materials such as the annual report, newsletters, e-updates, website, social media, general presentations, brochures, and collateral materials.
• Primary liaison for data requests, the creation of budgets, and solicitation of documents as needed for grants and other funders. Produce reports for grantors and other institutional donors.
• Solicit corporate sponsorships and other corporate donations.

Data Management

• Work directly with DFSO’s Operations & Finance Assistant to:
  • Oversee and maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and finance records in the organization's CRM systems.
  • Generate donor reports, track contributions, produce donor and financial data.
  • Coordinate other finance and fundraising vendors.
  • Generate reports and other program and volunteer data related requests to strategically build new community partnerships.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suites
• Experience with databases (Salesforce preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Familiarity with fundraising, donor relations, or non-profit environments is a plus.

COMPENSATION

Wage: Salary, $70,000-$80,000 annual

Insurance: Full medical, dental and vision insurance

FSA: Access to flexible spending account

401(k): discretionary match

PTO: 120 hours (annual) not including 10 paid holidays and 1 holiday break between Christmas Eve to New Years Day.

Other benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you’d be a great fit for this position in PDF format to grants@dressforsuccessoregon.org, using “Development Manager: Your Name” in the subject line.

Dress for Success Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.