Philanthropy Officer

Who We Are

Our mission at CASA of Clackamas County is to recruit, train, and support court appointed special advocates (CASAs): community volunteers who advocate for the best interest of children in the foster care system who need safe, permanent homes. As such, we envision a world where children who experience abuse and neglect are given the opportunity to thrive.

Core to our identity are our organization’s values—justice, humility, hope, and connection:

For us, justice is achieved when those who work on behalf of children in foster care have their best interests at heart. Equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are key components of justice.

We define humility as acknowledging that the sum is greater than the parts. Through listening and candor, perspectives and vital information are shared. Everyone takes accountability for their words and actions.

We act on our hope and believe, through action, great change is possible. People and communities should strive for the best versions of themselves.

Relationships are core to human experience. Meaningful connection inspires, energizes, and advances every aspect of CASA of Clackamas County’s mission.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for changing the lives of children in foster care for the better. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity.

What You’ll Find Here

Child welfare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to achieve our mission and vision. Our team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team we build and care deeply about supporting each other's growth.

In addition to a team of passionate and committed people working to make the world a better place for kids in foster care, you will find we have a flexible work environment (our workday is from 9:00am – 4:30 pm), and a beautiful office space on the Promenade in Oregon City. We are within walking distance to all the wonderful Oregon City Main Street restaurants and shops.

Position Summary

The Philanthropy Officer will manage corporate, major, and planned giving for CASA of Clackamas County.

They will look for opportunities to engage supporters with CASA’s mission, and actively participate in acquiring resources that meet the needs served by the organization, as well as use best practices to cultivate philanthropic relationships that will set up financial stability for the future.

The ideal candidate is relatable and a great storyteller that focuses on relationships and follows a sales-driven philanthropy process. They aren’t afraid to ask for financial support, have fantastic follow-through, and continuously document and report their progress. They’ll also have good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of community partners and supporters.

Required Education, Competencies, and Skills

We are more interested in finding the best person for the job than the person who meets every criterion listed. The information below is simply to provide a general picture of the type of candidate we’re seeking.

Responsibilities include

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of around 65 corporate and individual supporters with a focus on deepening relationships and advancing CASA’s mission.
• Support efforts to develop a planned giving program (materials, and action plan) and invite qualified supporters to join.
• With support from the Executive Director, solicit five and six-figure donations to meet the needs of our volunteers and the youth they serve.
• Work collaboratively with the Development team, and across the organization, to find creative ways to engage donors and form new relationships that will advance our mission.
• Represent CASA of Clackamas County at community events, and within community organizations, including the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce and the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
• In conjunction with the Community Engagement Coordinator, develops case statements, campaign materials, and presentation materials for donor meetings.

Competencies & Skills

• Three to five years of successful, relationship-based, sales or fundraising experience
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas and programs into clear and compelling narratives
• Strong commitment to CASA of Clackamas County’s mission
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with CRM style databases
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Capacity to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Complete CASA training within one year of hire, or have attended training within the last three years

Salary and Benefits

$23/hour, part-time, 25 hours per week with occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Flexible, hybrid schedule, with the ability to work most weekly hours remote. 75 hours of paid time off per year (which accrues each pay period), in addition to paid holidays on scheduled work days and wellness days.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must pass criminal and DHS background checks.