Specifications include, but are not limited to: Proposer shall serve as the primary front-line fundraiser and development strategies for OOST. Tasks include: o Lead traditional fundraising activities. o Develop and implement an annual fund development plan and strategies to meet fundraising goals. o Identify, cultivate, secure, retain, and strengthen relationships with giving contributors, major donors, donor prospects, State and Federal decision makers and other supporters. o Assure the timely submission of legislative concepts, letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and grant reports. o Increase the awareness of the importance and urgency for ocean and coastal science generally, and the OOST funding priorities specifically, among the State legislature, Oregon’s Federal congressional delegation, donors, and the general public through coordination and collaboration with OOST Board, OOST communication and operations contractors, and Oregon Community Foundation . o Create, grow, and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, including but not limited to academic, agency, conservation, and tribal partners, interested in supporting ocean and coastal research in Oregon. o Assure timely notice to Department of State Lands staff regarding grant proposals and award timelines. o Work with the OOST Chair, Board, staff, and contractors to maintain and strengthen a culture of philanthropy and the fulfillment of their fund development duties. o Provide development status summary and update reports quarterly. o Assist communications contractor in the development of OOST marketing and promotional materials. o Oversee donor and gift record-keeping, maintenance of the donor database, gift acknowledgements, and gift processing. o Assist OOST Board, staff, and contractors with financial compliance, reporting, and auditing activities to ensure the financial integrity and viability of the OOST. o Promote, communicate, and help achieve OOST’s mission.
