Harper's Playground
Location
Portland, OR | United States
Job description
About us
Our vision is to create a more inclusive world, one playground at a time. Naturally.
POSITION : Development Director REPORTS TO : COO SALARY: $85,000 - $95,000 (DOE)
WHO WE ARE:
Harper’s Playground is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Portland, OR. Harper’s Playground inspires and empowers global communities to build radically inclusive playgrounds. Through storytelling, consulting, and unique design principles, we create playful nature-scapes where people of all ages and abilities find belonging and social connection through play. Outdoor, nature based, social play, which is uniquely critical to childhood development, is glaringly limited in communities across the country. Children from underserved and under-represented populations are at a particular disadvantage. While neighborhood playgrounds should offer a landscape of opportunity, near ubiquitous design flaws mean that these spaces do considerable harm. This is particularly devastating for families experiencing economic disparity with limited resources for supplemental play activities, which disproportionately includes communities of color and those experiencing disability.
Harper’s Playground exists to respond to these challenges by creating a design solution at the intersection of play, inclusion and nature. The ethos of Harper’s Playground centers on radical inclusion. We create playscapes where ALL are invited and welcomed to participate in and benefit from the full power of vibrant, natural, outdoor play.
AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY AWAITS:
In the heart of our compassionate mission, an extraordinary opportunity awaits for a dynamic and visionary leader to join Harper’s Playground asDevelopment Director.As the driving force behind our fundraising efforts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our impact and continued fostering of our community of supporters. Armed with passion, innovation and demonstrated fundraising success, you will lead initiatives that not only sustain our organization but propel it to new heights. This is more than a role; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of changing hearts and minds by creating a more inclusive world, one playground at a time.
THE JOB:
The Development Director will create and lead Harper’s Playground’s fundraising and development related programs and communication activities. Additionally, this role represents an unparalleled opportunity to be an architect of change, by crafting and implementing innovative strategies that address the evolving needs of our community partners. As the driving force behind this, you will have the opportunity to establish and lead a groundbreaking fundraising consultative arm within Harper’s Playground.
The Development Director is a key player in helping Harper’s Playground realize its strategic goal of creating long-term financial stability while fulfilling annual revenue goals, cultivating its family of donors and supporters and developing compelling institutional and programmatic communication that inspire action and participation. In a leadership capacity, the Development Director must balance strategic thinking with effective team management (when required), ensuring the fundraising efforts are coordinated, impactful, and sustainable over the long term.
YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation:
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:
Grant writing and management:
Community Engagement and outreach:
Collaboration and cross functional leadership:
Financial Planning and Budgeting:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
WHO YOU ARE:
EQUITY & INCLUSION:
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and non-discrimination in employment on any basis. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities to apply. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Please contact regarding these accommodations.
THE BENEFITS:
Fulfilling mission
Radically inclusive culture
HP Healthcare Insurance (Providence) 100% paid for employee
Paid time off (15 days + your birthday)
11 paid Federal holidays
Flexible work schedule and location
Fun and highly passionate team
OUR RADICALLY INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily work from home with team meetings in office space in downtown Portland and virtually. Future plans include securing an office space in Vancouver, WA
HOW TO APPLY :
If you are a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for Development work we’d love to hear from you . Please send a cover letter & resume to: [email protected] using “Development Director” in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97204
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