Development Director

LE_001 New Narrative; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Narrative in Portland, Oregon seeks a Development Director to lead our private fundraising program, build relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and foundations, and turn connections into meaningful support.

In this hands-on role you’ll oversee the donor pipeline, cultivation, and solicitation, direct annual giving, Give!Guide, sponsorships, and major events while supervising the Development team and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–5 years of fundraising or revenue-generation experience.
• Proven success cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporate partners, or sponsors.
• Experience with donor cultivation and stewardship programs.
• Strong relationship-building and prospecting skills.
• Experience using CRM and project-management tools.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead private fundraising program and develop donor pipeline.
• Cultivate and solicit individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations.
• Oversee Give!Guide, annual giving, sponsorships, and major events.
• Supervise the Development team and coordinate with leaders and Finance.
• Collaborate across departments to align fundraising with organizational goals.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

CRM software

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

At New Narrative, we believe mental health care is community care. As a nonprofit organization, we partner with individuals to promote healing, housing stability, and long‑term wellness through compassionate, equitable support. If you’re passionate about community impact, we invite you to join our team.

Pay Rate: $80,000 - $85,000

Application close date is October 12th.

Purpose: The Development Director leads New Narrative’s private fundraising efforts, building relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and foundations to grow philanthropic support for our mission. This hands‑on role manages the prospect pipeline, donor cultivation and solicitation, annual giving, sponsorships, and fundraising events. The Director also supervises the Development team and works closely with organizational leaders and community partners.

We’re looking for a proactive relationship‑builder who is comfortable making financial asks, uses technology and the latest tools thoughtfully, and brings strong organization, judgment, and follow‑through.

Development Director

New Narrative is seeking a relationship‑focused Development Director to lead and grow our private fundraising program. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and turning connections into meaningful philanthropic support.

The Development Director will build and manage a pipeline of individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and foundation prospects; cultivate and steward relationships; and make direct financial asks. The Director will also lead fundraising strategy for annual giving, Give!Guide, sponsorships, donor cultivation, and major events while helping expand New Narrative’s community of supporters.

As the leader of the Development Department, the Director supervises the Communications & Engagement Coordinator and Development Assistant and coordinates with grant writers, communications consultants, organizational leaders, program teams, and Finance.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has approximately 4–5 years of progressively responsible fundraising, business development, or other relationship‑based revenue experience.
• Has demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporate partners, or sponsors.
• Enjoys developing new relationships and building a strong, active prospect pipeline.
• Works effectively with donors, community partners, executives, Board members, and colleagues across an organization.
• Has experience with fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, donor stewardship, cultivation events, or annual giving.
• Is organized, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Is comfortable using CRM and project‑management systems to support relationship management and follow‑through.
• Has experience supervising staff, contractors, volunteers, or complex cross‑functional projects.
• Is comfortable using modern technology while exercising sound judgment and protecting confidential information.
• Is enthusiastic about New Narrative’s mission and about using philanthropy to strengthen services for people seeking mental health care.

All of our job openings are located in Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding metro areas.

At New Narrative, we’re dedicated to empowering people on their mental health journeys. We provide compassionate, person‑centered services that foster stability, connection, and independence — helping individuals build meaningful lives in their communities. Through supportive housing, community‑based programs, and collaborative care, we walk alongside the people we serve as they build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create new possibilities for their futures.

Looking for work that has purpose? Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering people in their mental health journeys while building a meaningful, rewarding career.