Current Openings

Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager

Status: Full time, Exempt

Scheduled Work Hours/Location: This hybrid position is based at Dougy Center East (3909 SE 52^nd Ave in Portland) and does require time in the physical office and the ability to travel locally for event and outreach activities. Occasional evenings and weekends are expected.

Reports to: Director of Development

Reports to: Director of Development

Salary: $66,000-$74,000 annually

Overview: The Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead the planning and execution of key fundraising and cultivation events. They will ensure each event strengthens relationships, increases visibility, and generates revenue. This includes Dougy Center’s annual Reflection Benefit, fall fundraising event, donor appreciation events, and other external off-site events benefiting Dougy Center, as well as corporate sponsorships and community engagement related to events.

This position is also responsible for developing, securing, and stewarding corporate partnerships that advance the mission and financial goals of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Special Events

• Proactively seek renewal and new sponsorships for all events.
• Lead audience development efforts for fundraising events, including defining target audiences, building outreach strategies, and driving increased attendance and community engagement.
• Preemptively plan, budget, and create timelines for special events using analysis from year/year results; lead reconciliation post-event.
• Conduct thorough evaluation of events, including gathering feedback from stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to develop comprehensive event marketing timelines and produce aligned promotional materials that elevate Dougy Center’s brand and drive event participation.
• Lead event volunteer teams by providing clear direction, job descriptions, training, support, and coordination to ensure seamless, mission-centered execution of events.
• Ensure complete entry in CRM of attendee information.
• Lead the vision and execution around special events including, but not limited to, the annual gala and fall friend/fundraising event.
• Manage event logistics including venue coordination, vendor contracts, sponsorship fulfillment, program design, volunteer coordination, and guest experience.
• Collaborate with staff, board, and event committees to meet event revenue and engagement goals.
• Develop event budgets, track expenses, and produce post-event analyses to inform future planning.
• Support third-party and community-hosted fundraising events by providing tools, materials, and relationship management as needed.

Corporate Partnerships

• Develop and implement a corporate partnership strategy to grow sponsorship revenue, in-kind support, and employee engagement.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners through tailored proposals, regular communication, and recognition opportunities.
• Create and maintain a corporate sponsorship calendar with renewal timelines and activation deliverables.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure brand alignment, visibility, and impact stories for partners.
• Track and evaluate corporate engagement results using CRM tools and regular reporting.
• Research prospective companies and develop partnership packages that align with organizational priorities and partner interests.
• Serve as the liaison for outside special events held by community members to fundraise and advocate for Dougy Center’s work.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of corporate partnership development experience.
• Proven success in managing and executing non-profit fundraising events.
• A commitment to Dougy Center’s mission and a significant level of comfort with conversations about death, dying, and grief.
• Strong ability to build authentic connections between donors’ philanthropic goals and Dougy Center’s needs.
• Adept at executing tasks both independently and collaboratively, anticipating challenges and opportunities.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and kindly with agency partners, and colleagues, and respond in a timely, compassionate, and appropriate way to multiple partners.
• Excellent project management and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities; preferred proficiency in project management software such as monday.com.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, creative, and mission-driven with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang).

Application Information: Nonprofit Professionals Now is pleased to be support Dougy Center in growing their development team. Each application should include a resume and cover letter for review by NPN through initial screening, phone interviews, video interviews and final in-person interview.

Application Deadline: January 27, 2026

Submit your application here

Annual Gifts Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Scheduled Work Hours/Location: This hybrid position is based at Dougy Center East (3909 SE 52^nd Ave in Portland) and does require time in the physical office and the ability to travel locally for donor outreach activities. Occasional evenings and weekends are expected.

Reports to: Director of Development

Salary: $62,000-$70,000 annually

Overview: The Annual Gifts Manager will lead the development and execution of a dynamic annual giving program. This role is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, increasing engagement, and expanding our donor pipeline. Additional responsibilities include managing direct mail campaigns, enhancing our “Smooth Stone” (monthly) donor program, overseeing our year-end campaigns, and driving innovative strategies to re-engage and attract donors.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Development to enhance Dougy Center’s annual giving program through strategic stewardship and cultivation practices.
• Develop, calendar, and implement a comprehensive plan for all annual fund solicitations for the calendar year, making appropriate adjustments as necessary to respond to changes and opportunities throughout the year.
• Manage all logistics related to annual giving appeals; and lead the strategy and day-to-day workplan for the annual giving program.
• Inspire and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of donors and corporate partners. Design and execute meaningful cultivation opportunities, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of each donor at every level.
• Serve as the primary interface for a select portfolio of individual donors, fostering strong relationships and enhancing donor engagement through tailored, donor-centered strategies and overseeing the gift acknowledgment process.
• Develop bold and personable cultivation strategies that strengthen the donor’s commitment and connection to Dougy Center’s mission, values, and programs while also increasing rates of renewal and pledge fulfillment.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to create compelling content for all solicitation materials. Partner with the Advancement Services Coordinator to leverage donor data for targeted campaigns and track activities within the database.
• Deploy appropriate cultivation and stewardship tools and assist with cultivation and stewardship events.
• Participate in the department’s creation of annual work plan in accordance with strategic priorities and budgetary requirements in a collaborative and transparent process that engages the whole team.
• Represent the program and Dougy Center at community events and with partners, ensuring alignment with our mission and values. Promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and maintain a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in direct mail, written appeals or other direct donor communication.
• Proven success in growing an annual fund program for a nonprofit.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang)
• A commitment to Dougy Center’s mission and a significant level of comfort with conversations about death, dying, and grief.
• Strong ability to build authentic connections between donors’ philanthropic goals and Dougy Center’s needs.
• Strong organizational skills, self-starter, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to manage and grow relationships as well as solicitation strategies.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and kindly with agency partners, and colleagues, and respond in a timely, compassionate, and appropriate way to multiple partners.
• Manages a complicated and frequently deadline-driven work; strong use of project management tools.
• Ability to create, collaborate, and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal partners (including staff and volunteers) from diverse communities with respect and attention to belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to help promote and foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive material.
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekend work as needed.

Application Information: Nonprofit Professionals Now is pleased to be support Dougy Center in growing their development team. Each application should include a resume and cover letter for review by NPN through initial screening, phone interviews, video interviews and final in-person interview.

Application Deadline: January 27, 2026

Submit your application here

Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families is committed to providing grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving. With this mission and with the well-being of all families who are grieving in our community in mind, we will demonstrate Dougy Center’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and specifically, fair and inclusive access to meaningful and relevant resources and services for all people who are grieving in our community. We are committed to engaging in intentional dialogue to foster a community based on our organizational values of respect, integrity, stewardship, and excellence.

Dougy Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, Dougy Center encourages you to apply. We will provide accommodation during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.