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Project Details

Fundraising Plan

About our Organization:

Portland Botanical Gardens (PBG) is an all-volunteer group of plant professionals and educators with the mission of establishing a new botanical garden both internationally renowned and for the citizens of the Portland metro area. We are in the process of identifying suitable land.

We see this botanical garden as much more than a collection of plants for plant enthusiasts and research. It will be an open space for recreation, learning, calm, healing and fun. The garden will be easily accessed by public transportation and located in an area of Portland which is deficient in park land or other natural resources. 

PBG will be a leader in horticultural training, climate change research, environmental justice and equity. Our multi-climate conservatory and bioregional outdoor collections will provide a unique, immersive, botanical experience to visitors from around the world. PBG’s contribution to Portland’s green landscape will be a place to celebrate culture and keep spaces financially, spatially, and linguistically accessible to all.

Time commitment: 

Medium project (80-100 hours) with completion by late summer 2022. Hours are flexible with your schedule.

Project Description:

We’re in the process of identifying our philanthropic goals. PBG has the opportunity to develop a robust, diversified development plan to further our mission.

We’re looking for a philanthropic professional to help us identify priorities and draft a working document. This project will build the framework for building both bricks and mortar and ongoing organizational support. While we currently rely on volunteers, donations and small grants, we need to develop a foundation for PBG’s financial security.

Ideally, we’d like to have a draft fundraising plan by August 1, 2022 and a final plan by September 15, 2022.

Key Deliverables:

  • Review current activities, resources and challenges, and work with staff to develop fundraising goals

  • Identify fundraising initiatives including donor acquisition/individual giving, donor management, corporate sponsorship, engaging events, grants, online giving strategies, etc. and staff/board/time/financial resources required.

  • Create and document a 3-5 year fundraising plan and calendar with key milestones with benchmarks of expected timelines and fundraising goals

  • Advise on building board member support and activity in fundraising efforts

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

  • Fundraising: Major gift capacity donor identification and acquisition

  • Database: CRM software knowledge and experience

  • Project Management: At least five years’ experience managing multiple complex projects with multiple funding

  • Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with government, education, BIPOC communities, businesses, and foundations.

  • DEI: Experience working in organizations that value racial equity and diversity and inclusion.

  • Leadership and Coaching: Leading and motivating teams; creating a philanthropic vision for PBG’s Board.

Education/Experience:

At least 10-years proven success in development and major capital campaigns; experience identifying potential grant, government, or foundation funding sources; and familiarity with Portland’s cultural and philanthropic communities.  A passion for plants, parks and gardens and familiarity with regional and national garden and parks organizations a plus.

Resources:

The Executive Director is the project champion. Selected candidate must have their own technology.

Work Environment/Location:

Work can be accomplished remotely via Zoom meetings, and socially distanced in-person meetings when necessary. We hold periodic team and Board meetings (following current Covid protocols) at a nursery on Sauvie Island. 

Learn more about plans for Portland Botanical Gardens in this video hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon.

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Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+, Skills: Coaching/Leadership Development, Development Director or Staff, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Donor Software, Fundraising, Project Management

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