Director, Corporate & Foundations

Level: Management

Job Location: Portland Campus - Portland, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $111,250.00 Salary

Description

About Oregon Humane Society

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, OHS is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating a More Humane Society.

The Team

The OHS Development Team is a subset of the larger Advancement Team (made up of marketing, communications, corporate and foundation partnerships, teams and individual giving), and is responsible for soliciting gifts across our donor audiences. As a member of this high-performing team, the Director, Corporate and Foundations, is an outward-facing partnership builder, entrepreneur and fundraiser responsible for identifying new and deepening existing corporate and foundations donor partnerships. While this team collaborates closely with each other, the development team, the CEO, and other key stakeholders across the organization, Director of Corporations and Foundations will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and driven to meet and exceed goals. This position is new, and will oversee merged corporate and foundations teams, and will be directly responsible for raising funds to fuel our mission.

The Position

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key corporate partners and foundations to support OHS' mission. The Director, Corporate and Foundations’ primary role is to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive corporate and foundations giving programs and strategy that aligns partners’ philanthropic interests with OHS priorities and initiatives. This role will lead a team of four to secure partnerships, employee giving opportunities, sponsorships, grants, donations, and in-kind donations that support the mission and vision of Oregon Humane Society.

Essential Responsibilities

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.

• Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.

• Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback and new ideas; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

• Manage, support, and provide coaching feedback to team members, and create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence within their own team and embrace their role and responsibilities in advancing shared goals and priorities.

• Manage day-to-day implementation and support for key activities including coordination with other teams implementing complementary activities.

• Role model inclusive leadership, creating an environment where diverse viewpoints are welcomed and actively engaged

LEARNING

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.

• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.

• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if the team is meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.

• Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside OHS at all levels.

• Leverage our best practices externally and grow OHS’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the Director, Philanthropy , develop and implement a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising strategy aligned with the Advancement Team strategy, higher OHS strategy and organizational goals.

• Identify and cultivate new corporate partners and foundation relationships to expand support for Oregon Humane Society's initiatives.

• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation donors, ensuring regular communication and engagement that makes sense for OHS and partners, and strong stewardship.

• Collaborate with program leaders to understand funding needs and support the team to develop compelling proposals and grant applications.

• Lead negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the organization's values and objectives.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed.

• Represent Oregon Humane Society at events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and build relationships.

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create materials showcasing the impact of corporate and foundation support, tap into networks and audiences of partners, and build OHS’ brand through key partnerships.

• Identify employee giving opportunities and interactions to bring in corporate employees as new OHS donors.

• Lead and mentor a team of four to bring in new ideas of partners and partnerships at OHS.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises: Manager, Corporate Partnerships (PDX), Manager, Corporate Partnerships (Salem), Manager, Foundations, Specialist – Corporate and Foundations

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports Directly To: Director of Philanthropy

Often Engages Directly With: CAO, Director of Marketing and Communications, Advancement Team

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to Oregon Humane Society.

• 5 years’ experience in corporate fundraising, sales, or other B2B profession.

• 3 years’ experience working with foundations including proposal development.

• Possess excellent organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and be a team player, as well as a motivated self-starter.

• The ability to work efficiently on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• The professional demeanor to represent OHS to the community.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient at MS Office and CRM’s; Salesforce is preferred.

• Able to maintain a valid Driver’s License and provide proof of auto insurance.

• Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff, and volunteers.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful, and professional manner.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Environment Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position interacts and collaborates will all levels of the organization, including OHS staff, executive team members, donors, general-public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. Communication must be clear, understandable, professional and respectful in all circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment.

• Travel between the two campuses may be required.

• Working at both campuses may be required.

• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

• Animal contact and related injuries may occur.

• Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.

• Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion.

• Contact with angry or emotional people may occur.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Occasional moving items above shoulder level.

• Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.

• Prolonged standing, sitting and/or stooping may occur.

• Occasional climbing and bending.

• Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.

• Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oregon Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group.

At-Will Employment

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

About Oregon Humane Society

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, OHS is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating a More Humane Society.

The Team

The OHS Development Team is a subset of the larger Advancement Team (made up of marketing, communications, corporate and foundation partnerships, teams and individual giving), and is responsible for soliciting gifts across our donor audiences. As a member of this high-performing team, the Director, Corporate and Foundations, is an outward-facing partnership builder, entrepreneur and fundraiser responsible for identifying new and deepening existing corporate and foundations donor partnerships. While this team collaborates closely with each other, the development team, the CEO, and other key stakeholders across the organization, Director of Corporations and Foundations will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and driven to meet and exceed goals. This position is new, and will oversee merged corporate and foundations teams, and will be directly responsible for raising funds to fuel our mission.

The Position

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key corporate partners and foundations to support OHS' mission. The Director, Corporate and Foundations’ primary role is to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive corporate and foundations giving programs and strategy that aligns partners’ philanthropic interests with OHS priorities and initiatives. This role will lead a team of four to secure partnerships, employee giving opportunities, sponsorships, grants, donations, and in-kind donations that support the mission and vision of Oregon Humane Society.

Essential Responsibilities

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.

• Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.

• Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback and new ideas; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

• Manage, support, and provide coaching feedback to team members, and create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence within their own team and embrace their role and responsibilities in advancing shared goals and priorities.

• Manage day-to-day implementation and support for key activities including coordination with other teams implementing complementary activities.

• Role model inclusive leadership, creating an environment where diverse viewpoints are welcomed and actively engaged

LEARNING

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.

• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.

• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if the team is meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.

• Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside OHS at all levels.

• Leverage our best practices externally and grow OHS’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the Director, Philanthropy , develop and implement a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising strategy aligned with the Advancement Team strategy, higher OHS strategy and organizational goals.

• Identify and cultivate new corporate partners and foundation relationships to expand support for Oregon Humane Society's initiatives.

• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation donors, ensuring regular communication and engagement that makes sense for OHS and partners, and strong stewardship.

• Collaborate with program leaders to understand funding needs and support the team to develop compelling proposals and grant applications.

• Lead negotiations and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the organization's values and objectives.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed.

• Represent Oregon Humane Society at events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and build relationships.

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create materials showcasing the impact of corporate and foundation support, tap into networks and audiences of partners, and build OHS’ brand through key partnerships.

• Identify employee giving opportunities and interactions to bring in corporate employees as new OHS donors.

• Lead and mentor a team of four to bring in new ideas of partners and partnerships at OHS.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises: Manager, Corporate Partnerships (PDX), Manager, Corporate Partnerships (Salem), Manager, Foundations, Specialist – Corporate and Foundations

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports Directly To: Director of Philanthropy

Often Engages Directly With: CAO, Director of Marketing and Communications, Advancement Team

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to Oregon Humane Society.

• 5 years’ experience in corporate fundraising, sales, or other B2B profession.

• 3 years’ experience working with foundations including proposal development.

• Possess excellent organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and be a team player, as well as a motivated self-starter.

• The ability to work efficiently on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• The professional demeanor to represent OHS to the community.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient at MS Office and CRM’s; Salesforce is preferred.

• Able to maintain a valid Driver’s License and provide proof of auto insurance.

• Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff, and volunteers.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful, and professional manner.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Environment Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position interacts and collaborates will all levels of the organization, including OHS staff, executive team members, donors, general-public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. Communication must be clear, understandable, professional and respectful in all circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment.

• Travel between the two campuses may be required.

• Working at both campuses may be required.

• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

• Animal contact and related injuries may occur.

• Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.

• Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion.

• Contact with angry or emotional people may occur.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Occasional moving items above shoulder level.

• Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.

• Prolonged standing, sitting and/or stooping may occur.

• Occasional climbing and bending.

• Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.

• Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oregon Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group.

At-Will Employment

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.