Job Title: Director of Fundraising

Location: Portland, OR

Organization: Project Send It (PSI)

Website: www.projectsendit.org

About Us:

Project Send It (PSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to introducing children to the benefits of rock climbing and the values of healthy risk-taking. Founded in 2019, PSI utilizes the local climbing community to provide underserved families with resources for physical activity and personal growth. Our mission is to build healthier kids and stronger communities through climbing.

Position Overview:

The Director of Fundraising in the Cascadia Chapter will play a crucial role in developing and executing strategies to secure the necessary funds to support PSI's initiatives. This position involves building and maintaining relationships with funding partners, identifying new donor bases, and collaborating with other PSI directors to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about PSI’s mission and bring creativity and dedication to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support PSI’s mission.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funding partners and organizations.

• Research and apply for grants that align with PSI’s goals.

• Plan and execute fundraising events.

• Collaborate with other local and national Directors of Fundraising to ensure cohesive efforts.

Required Competencies:

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and foster a cooperative environment.

• Creativity: Innovative thinking to generate new and effective fundraising ideas.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Adaptability: Openness to learning and adapting to new challenges and opportunities.

Additional Information:

• This is an unpaid volunteer position.

• Estimated time commitment: 3-6 hours per week.

• There is potential to divide the workload between multiple volunteers.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to: Erin Rast erin@projectsendit.org. Please include "Director of Fundraising Application" in the subject line.

Join us at Project Send It and be a part of a community dedicated to empowering children and building stronger, healthier communities through the sport of climbing.

Project Send It’s Nondiscrimination Policy:

Project Send It’s non-discrimination policy applies to all Project Send It board members, volunteers, employees, contractors, and clients.  Project Send It follows an equal opportunity policy and does not discriminate in recruiting volunteers and board members, or in serving clients.  Project Send It prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender variance, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, mental disability, national origin, documentation status, physical disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other protected characteristic under any applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.