Development & Grants Lead

Council on Aging of Central Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is seeking an organized, mission-driven Development Manager to lead our grant program and support philanthropy efforts through fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, marketing, and community engagement.

In this role, you'll manage the organization's grant program, including research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance, while collaborating with the Director of Philanthropy to advance fundraising and development efforts and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 3-5 years of nonprofit development, grant writing, fundraising, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and pursue foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
• Develop, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
• Manage grant reporting, renewals, compliance requirements, deadlines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to gather information, outcomes, and stories that demonstrate impact.
• Maintain grant records, calendars, and funding documentation.
• Provide support for donor stewardship activities, including communications and impact updates.
• Maintain accurate donor records and contribute to donor research, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate sponsorship materials, recognition opportunities, and partner communications.
• Assist in planning fundraising events, donor gatherings, and community outreach.
• Represent the Council on Aging at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities.
• Guide and coordinate the work of the fundraising committee.
• Assist with marketing and communications that support fundraising and community outreach.
• Develop content for email, social media, website, newsletters, and promotional materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Relationship building

Nonprofit development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years nonprofit development experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is seeking an organized, mission-driven Development Manager to lead our grant program and support philanthropy efforts through fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, marketing, and community engagement.

In this role, you'll manage the organization's grant program, including research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance, while collaborating with the Director of Philanthropy to advance fundraising and development efforts and