Friends of the Children – Portland is a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit mentoring organization serving high-risk children in our community.  Paid, full-time mentors (called “Friends”) work intensively with eight children to guide them from kindergarten through high school graduation in hopes of breaking the cycle of poverty, gang involvement, drug use and violence.  Friends of the Children is committed to our community, to equal employment opportunity, and to diversity in our workplace.  We offer a competitive benefits package and 401(k) options.  Open Positions Vice President of Development and Marketing
Vice President of Development and Marketing   Vice President of Development and Marketing An Outstanding Job Opportunity in the Field of Development Friends of the Children announces a new senior management position chartered to lead a team of dedicated and passionate Development professionals.  Friends of the Children is a stable and growing nonprofit organization that serves the most vulnerable youth in our community while achieving extraordinary outcomes.  The Development department utilizes highly evolved systems and tracking to work with a deeply committed donor base and powerful board of directors.  It is only lacking a strong leader to exceed its’ already impressive results.  A small capital campaign is a strong probability. This is one of the top Development positions in the Portland Metropolitan area.  We are seeking someone who wants to work with passionate fellow professionals and successful senior executives and board members.  The job will require someone who can lead a team of skilled individuals, work with well developed systems that hold everyone accountable for results, and raise funds for one of the premier youth services agencies in the United States.  Contact Mark Young myoung@friendsofthechildren.org with questions or to submit a resume. Friends of the Children is committed to our community, to equal employment opportunity, and to diversity in our workplace.