Development Director - Donor Growth (Hybrid)

Project Access NOW; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Access NOW is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts in Portland, OR, blending hybrid on-site and remote activity. You will build donor relationships, solicit major gifts, manage foundations and corporate sponsors, and coordinate with the CEO and Board to advance strategy.

You will supervise development operations, cultivate grants, and expand revenue streams while ensuring donor compliance and transparent reporting for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, focusing on donor relations and major gift solicitation.
• 3+ years with grant writing, proposal writing and corporate sponsorship packages.
• Understanding of Salesforce and ability to support build-out of a database system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and senior leadership.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and donor management software.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain and build a healthy donor and sponsor pipeline, identifying opportunities for increased engagement and giving.
• Lead donor engagement efforts involving board members and leadership.
• Strengthen relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Research, draft, and submit grant applications to foundations and government agencies in collaboration with the CEO and other designated staff.
• Monitor grant project progress and lead report preparation for funders in partnership with program teams and finance department.
• Plan and support cultivation events and donor engagement gatherings.
• Represent Project Access Now as an active and visible community ambassador.
• Build upon and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Expand and diversify revenue streams with an emphasis on individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants.
• Establish fundraising goals, benchmarks, and performance metrics in partnership with the CEO and Board.
• Monitor progress towards fundraising goals and adjust strategies as needed to ensure targets are met.
• Prepare the organization for future campaign opportunities, including anniversary-related fundraising initiatives.
• Staff and lead the Fundraising Committee and participate in the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Salesforce

Grant coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Project Access NOW is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts in Portland, OR, blending hybrid on-site and remote activity. You will build donor relationships, solicit major gifts, manage foundations and corporate sponsors, and coordinate with the CEO and Board to advance strategy.

You will supervise development operations, cultivate grants, and expand revenue streams while ensuring donor compliance and transparent reporting for stakeholders.