Development Director

Gilder Search Group; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forum Group PNW partners with a well-established nonprofit in Eugene to recruit an experienced Development Director who will lead fundraising and expand community impact. You’ll collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, staff, volunteers, and donors to grow philanthropic support, shape strategy, and strengthen financial sustainability across the organization.

This role offers hybrid flexibility, the opportunity to influence major donor programs, and the leadership to shape a resilient

Qualifications

• Experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit advancement.
• Successful track record cultivating donors and securing gifts.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s annual fundraising and development strategy.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and community donors.
• Build long-term relationships with major donors and prospective supporters.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to expand fundraising initiatives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to members of the Development team.
• Oversee fundraising events, volunteer engagement, marketing, and donor communications.
• Maintain donor records and fundraising metrics with regular reports.
• Identify opportunities to increase community awareness and financial support.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization’s mission throughout the community.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Donor management software

Tools

DonorPerfect

Job description

Jennie Joiner with The Forum Group PNW is partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization in Eugene that is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead fundraising efforts and help advance a mission that makes a meaningful impact in the community.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives on building authentic relationships, enjoys connecting people to a cause they believe in, and is passionate about helping a nonprofit expand its reach and financial sustainability. As the Development Director, you’ll serve as a key member of the leadership team and partner closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to increase philanthropic support. You’ll lead fundraising strategy while cultivating meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build upon an already successful development program while helping grow annual giving by expanding donor engagement and stewardship efforts.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Annual performance bonus based on exceeding fundraising goals
• Flexible work environment with some hybrid flexibility
• Collaborative, mission-driven leadership team
• Opportunity to shape the organization’s fundraising strategy and make a lasting impact
• Established nonprofit with approximately 140 employees and a $14-15 million operating budget

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s annual fundraising and development strategy.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and community donors.
• Build long-term relationships with major donors and prospective supporters.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to expand fundraising initiatives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to members of the Development team.
• Oversee fundraising events, volunteer engagement, marketing, and donor communications.
• Maintain donor records and fundraising metrics while providing regular reports and projections.
• Identify opportunities to increase community awareness and financial support.
• Serve as a passionate ambassador for the organization’s mission throughout the community.

Qualifications

• Development, fundraising, marketing, or nonprofit advancement experience.
• Success building strong relationships with donors, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience growing individual and corporate giving programs.
• Leadership or management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience using donor management or fundraising software (DonorPerfect or similar preferred).
• A genuine passion for serving the community and advocating for an important mission.

The Ideal Candidate

• Outgoing, engaging, and relationship-driven.
• Comfortable asking others to invest in a meaningful cause.
• Strategic while remaining hands-on.
• Passionate about nonprofit work and community impact.
• A natural connector who enjoys networking and building trust.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and energized by helping organizations grow.