Head of Fundraising & External Communications

REAP, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

REAP, Inc. in Portland, Oregon seeks a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising and external communications strategies.

Based in our office in outer Northeast Portland, this role sustains and grows the organization’s financial resources and visibility. You will oversee donor appeals, annual campaigns, sponsorships, foundations, and special initiatives while collaborating with the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in nonprofit management.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory/management experience in a comparable setting.
• Minimum of five (5) years fundraising experience, including major gifts, legacy gifts, corporate giving, and foundation grants.
• Experience with donor management software; database experience with DRM or CRM software.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track annual fundraising plan and goals in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Prepare for and support the Executive Director in Board Fundraising Committee meetings.
• Track, document, and report fundraising data.
• Develop plans and systems for retention and advancement of existing donors and identification of new donors.
• Manage REAP’s periodic fundraising appeals.
• Manage and evaluate REAP’s existing corporate sponsorship initiatives.
• Develop and/or support targeted fundraising initiatives; support the Executive Director in all fundraising efforts.
• Participate in REAP events and act as a representative of REAP to the public.
• Perform administrative tasks that support the Development Department.
• Manage grant and annual campaign calendars and prospecting of new donors and funders.
• Coordinate with REAP’s grant writer to identify grant opportunities, assemble grant proposals, and report back to funders regarding grants received, in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Solve problems, work in a team environment, manage several issues concurrently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content and copy edit internal and external communications (website, social media, newsletters, videos, press releases, grants, event & fundraiser programming copy, and print materials).
• Develop and expand individual giving and monthly donor programs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the department.
• Lead strategy and execution for major fundraising events, ensuring success in sponsorship, donor engagement, and logistics.
• Meet, build, and steward relationships with high-level donors and corporate partners.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and monitor budgets, forecast revenue, and track progress.
• Lead Fundraising Committee and engage Board members in donor cultivation and relationship building.
• Actively contribute to organizational strategy.
• Support coalition activities and execute priorities outlined by the executive staff.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

CFRE (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Apps

Donor management software (CRM/DRM)

Job description

REAP, Inc. in Portland, Oregon seeks a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising and external communications strategies.

Based in our office in outer Northeast Portland, this role sustains and grows the organization’s financial resources and visibility. You will oversee donor appeals, annual campaigns, sponsorships, foundations, and special initiatives while collaborating with the Executive Director.