Development Specialist: Grants, Data & Impact

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 36,093 - 41,672; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA NW) is seeking a Development Specialist to advance fundraising goals through research, grant development, and donor relations.

The role collaborates with leadership to identify funding opportunities, develop proposals, and maintain donor data. The Development Specialist will support events, engage with communities, and help expand funding streams while growing professionally within a mission-driven organization serving

Qualifications

• Analytical writer with nonprofit development experience.
• Experience in fundraising and grant development.
• Strong donor communications and data management skills.
• Willingness for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective grant opportunities.
• Maintain donor and funder records in CRM.
• Draft grant proposals and reports.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Plan fundraising and community engagement events.
• Coordinate with program leaders and finance on budgets.
• Represent NARA NW at events.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

CRM management

Data analysis

Donor communications

Fundraising events

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA NW) is seeking a Development Specialist to advance fundraising goals through research, grant development, and donor relations.

The role collaborates with leadership to identify funding opportunities, develop proposals, and maintain donor data. The Development Specialist will support events, engage with communities, and help expand funding streams while growing professionally within a mission-driven organization serving