Impactful Development Director: Fundraising & Growth

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

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