Full Time Fundraiser

Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. Through our innovative programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we deliver life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.Every role contributes to the clients we serve and the mission we advance together. Are you ready to join an organization committed to service, inclusion, and employee support?Employees hired into a full-time position are eligible for the benefits outlined below, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance options with employer-paid premiums covering 71%-89% of employee-only coverage, with employee costs starting at $66.23 per paycheck; Optional dental and vision coverage at employee cost.Life & Disability Protection: Employer-provided life insurance, along with short- and long-term disability coverage.Retirement & Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months of employment, regardless of employee contribution.[Sick Leave: 80 hours of frontloaded sick time (prorated in the first year), resetting annually on January 1.Holidays and Personal Days: 10 paid holidays each year, plus 3 personal holidays (prorated in the first year) to allow employees time off for important holidays, events, or milestones.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may help reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt for employees who meet eligibility requirements.Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), and access to other voluntary benefits and employee discounts.Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Annual Giving & Individual Gifts Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Volunteers of America Oregon’s annual giving program while cultivating a defined portfolio of individual donors and prospects to increase annual philanthropic support.This position blends broad-based donor engagement strategies with relationship-driven fundraising. The role leads traditional annual fund efforts, including direct mail, digital appeals, and social engagement, while also managing a portfolio of donors with capacity to grow their giving through intentional cultivation and stewardship. This role plays a critical role in strengthening VOA Oregon’s individual donor pipeline and long-term sustainability.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in fundraising, development, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience building and maintaining relationships with individual donors and prospective supporters.Experience using donor databases or CRM systems to track donor activity, manage portfolios, and support fundraising operations, with familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred.Essential Job DutiesDevelops and implements a comprehensive annual giving strategy that includes direct mail, email marketing, digital appeals, and social media-based fundraising to increase donor participation and revenue.Collaborates with the Communications team to produce donor-focused messaging and calls to action that align with VOA Oregon’s mission, values, and brand standards.Monitors and analyzes annual giving performance metrics, including donor retention, response rates, average gift size, and appeal effectiveness, to inform strategy and continuous improvement.Maintains annual giving calendars, timelines, and workflows to ensure timely, coordinated, and accurate execution of fundraising activities.Supports donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation strategies, including outreach to lapsed or under-engaged donors.Engages prospective donors through personalized outreach, meetings, tours, and engagement opportunities that deepen understanding of VOA Oregon’s work and impact.Conducts in-person, virtual, and phone meetings to build strong donor relationships and encourage increased annual commitments.Makes direct, personalized annual gift solicitations consistent with donor readiness and VOA Oregon fundraising goals.Provides consistent and meaningful stewardship to assigned donors by communicating the impact of their philanthropic support.Documents donor interactions, strategies, and next steps in Raiser’s Edge NXT to support disciplined moves management and continuity.Collaborates with Development team members to align annual giving and special gift efforts with broader fundraising strategies.Ensures fundraising activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of annual giving strategies, including direct mail, digital appeals, donor retention, and donor acquisition practices.Knowledge of individual donor cultivation and stewardship principles within a nonprofit fundraising context.Knowledge of donor database systems and fundraising CRMs, including Raiser’s Edge NXT or comparable platforms.Knowledge of fundraising metrics and performance indicators such as response rates, retention, and average gift size.Knowledge of ethical fundraising standards, donor confidentiality requirements, and applicable fundraising regulations.Skilled in planning, executing, and evaluating multi-channel fundraising campaigns across print and digital platforms.Skilled in analyzing fundraising data to inform strategy, improve performance, and support decision-making.Skilled in written and verbal communication, including crafting donor-centered messaging and conducting effective donor conversations.Skilled in collaboration with internal partners, including communications, leadership, and program staff, to advance fundraising goals.Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential donor information.Must not be excluded from participation in federal healthcare programs, including but not limited to listings on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities and the System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list.Travel RequirementUp to 20% of work time requires local travel within the Portland metro area. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training, meetings, or other business needs.The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and by phone. The work is primarily performed in a professional office setting with frequent use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Occasional travel between program sites, partner sites, and to community meetings is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.