DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, one of the premier veterinary hospitals in the country, is hiring a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join our executive leadership team!

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated person who strives for excellence, has great interpersonal skills, and is excited about the opportunity to lead giving strategy during a time of expansion! Teamwork, flexibility, organization, strategic thinking, and the ability to handle an environment with a culture of excellence are all key traits for this role.

A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond. ** ******

DoveLewis is one of the country's largest single-location veterinary hospitals. The non-profit, accredited trauma center has an annual revenue of $35 million, which includes revenue from medical services and donations. Dove does not receive any federal funding. This dynamic organization offers an opportunity for its CDO to be part of the executive team and at the forefront of planning for our future expansion.

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for developing, promoting, implementing, and nurturing the DoveLewis donor program. This includes creating and implementing fundraising strategies and plans, communicating with donors, and soliciting gifts from individuals. This person will be responsible for achieving fundraising goals and engaging donors in giving. They will also work directly with the Board of Directors on Dove's giving strategy.

DoveLewis is currently undertaking a capital campaign and this position will manage the Capital Campaign, which includes developing and executing a systematic strategic plan to diversify, strengthen, and increase the funding base and develop new sources of funding, for both the capital campaign and general operating costs.

This is position is located in Portland, Oregon and will involve attending events and functions including some evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience:

• Experience or education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in fundraising, non-profit management, business, sales, customer service, marketing or related field of study preferred.

• Seven to ten years of successful experience leading and working within fundraising.

• Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets.

• Experience developing fundraising programs and managing multiple projects.

• Experience with Raiser's Edge preferred.

• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute.

What We Offer:

As a nonprofit with community-focused services your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis.

• Equitable benefits, including $0 mental health copays, preventative care, and options for families.

• Competitive pay

• Student Loan Repayment Program (qualify in your first month!)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

• Financial support for professional development

• Generous Veterinary Discount

• Paid professional dues and memberships

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, you MUST complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes received without a completed online application will not be considered.

DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.