Director of Development

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

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Hours: 40 hours per week / Full-time / Exempt

Compensation: $85,000-$90,000

Work Location: Hybrid remote and in our office location in Portland, OR.

Organization:

Project Access Now (PANOW) is a person-centered navigation hub that coordinates health and social services throughout the Portland Metro region as well as the state of Oregon.

Our team of well-trained system navigators support community members with complex social needs, bridging the gap between the social care and health care systems. Partnering organizations—the clinics, community-based organizations, hospitals, etc.—are then able to provide their mission-based services knowing PANOW supports navigation, person-centered benefits education and regional administrative functions minimizing duplication across partners.

Project Access NOW believes that the staff of an organization should reflect the communities it serves. We also believe our cultural, linguistic, and community identities make our organization stronger, smarter, and more effective. These identities, whether constructed by social, political, or other forces, unite us in working toward a healthy region for everyone. We want to hold ourselves accountable for attracting and retaining a diverse team.

Project Access NOW recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and believes a diverse work environment empowers our community. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

The Position:

The Development Director (DD) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors by building and maintaining relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to secure financial support and meet fundraising goals. This position is a mix of activities with support from a part-time Communications Director, the CEO and the board of directors.

• 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.

Development Operations & Systems

• Refine and establish development systems, policies, and workflows.
• Maintain donor stewardship processes including acknowledgments, reporting, and relationship tracking.
• Work with IT and Strategic Projects Team to build and expand capacity of the organization’s CRM (salesforce).
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor and share progress toward fundraising goals.
• Coordinate with finance staff to ensure accurate gift reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Ensure all activities comply with legal and donor requirements, including managing grant documentation.
• Promote a culture of philanthropy across the organization through education and clear communication.

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.

Additional Considerations:

• Strong storytelling and public relations skills, and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, partners, donors, and cultural communities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of budgeting and nonprofit finances
• Ability to support a culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to follow a timeline and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter, with ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Experience managing contractors, staff or volunteers.