At SNJM we pride ourselves on creating a warm and caring work environment. We treat one another with dignity, seek understanding and we value differences. We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including:

• Fully paid premiums for employee health, dental and vision coverage
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match up to a total of 5% of compensation

ABOUT THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters based in Montreal, Canada. The U.S.-Ontario Province has offices in in Oregon, California, Washington, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Sisters of the Holy Names have a long history of educating young women and other ministry work dating back to the founding of the order in 1843. The Sisters are dedicated to the full development of the human person through education, social justice, contemplation and the arts.

POSITION SUMMARY: Advance the mission of Sisters of the Holy Names by leading the Development office staff to secure needed resources through strong fundraising and public relations programs. Work collaboratively with Development team to maximize the individual strengths of each team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a comprehensive development program to support ministries and missions of the Sisters worldwide, and to provide retirement funding for retired Sisters.
• Work with the Province Leadership Team (PLT) to create an annual development plan with goals and strategies for major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation giving and planned giving.
• Ensure regular communication with the Development team to analyze and adjust strategies and goals.
• Maintain an active portfolio of donors and prospective donors for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Prepare the annual budget and provide regular accountability reports to the PLT and Development team
• Ensure accurate record keeping. Guarantee all fundraising activities follow legal and ethical standards, including tax regulations, donor preferences and privacy laws.

DIRECT REPORTS: Donor Relations Managers (4) and Donor Information & Stewardship Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish satisfactorily the full essential duties and responsibilities listed in job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Advanced degree in business administration, marketing/public relations, non-profit management, accounting/finance or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in non-profit fund-raising, with a proven track record of successful fund-raising efforts. Demonstrated job performance in strategic thinking and program assessment abilities pertaining to campaigns, annual giving, corporate and foundation giving, and planned giving.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
• Model SNJM Guiding Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and to exhibit good judgment in making decisions.
• Strong management and leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to build, manage, mentor and motivate an effective team.
• Ability to maintain the excellent fundraising and stewardship program that reflects the values of SNJM and is highly personalized.
• Collaborate with team members and be open to new ideas and innovations.
• Diplomacy, flexibility, maturity, and professionalism in performance of job responsibilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster respectful, collaborative relationships with development team members, SNJM staff and departments, sisters and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage, market and educate SNJM donors and prospects on opportunities for philanthropic support.
• Knowledge of funding sources for faith-based organizations. Thorough understanding of all areas of charitable giving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in development and ability to implement those best suited for a particular situation.
• Computer proficiency, including extensive experience with development/fund-raising software. Donor Perfect database experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to other SNJM locations, professional conferences, and related events.

Salary: $110,000 - $118,000. The pay range for this position is annually based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications & education.

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary are committed to continually building a workplace that exemplifies its values and vision of being hospitable to everyone. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Holy Names visit: www.snjmusontario.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Non-Profit fundraising: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Oswego, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person