Strategic Partnership Coordinator

Community Cycling Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Dental vision life insurance

Used Parts Allowance

Job summary

The Community Cycling Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Strategic Partnership Coordinator to strengthen relationships with volunteers, donors, and corporate partners. You will manage volunteer engagement from recruitment through recognition, support fundraising campaigns, and coordinate logistics for events.

This role is ideal for a development professional who is self-starting, growth-oriented, and passionate about connecting bikes to communities in Portland.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to solicit gifts.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in fundraising.
• 2+ years of experience in volunteer coordination, donor relations, or nonprofit development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and steward volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling across programs and events.
• Develop and implement volunteer recognition programs.
• Maintain CRM donor records and ensure timely acknowledgements.
• Support donor relations and corporate sponsor communications.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and event logistics.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Donor relations

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Organizational Overview

For over 30 years, we have been a nonprofit organization on a mission to broaden access tobicycling and its benefits. Our vision is to continue building a vibrant community where people ofall backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. We believe that all Portlandersshould have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom and health benefits of bicycling. Inaddition to delivering dynamic programs that center underserved communities, we also operatea retail and full service bike shop, including a membership DIY workspace.

The Community Cycling Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Partnership Coordinator plays a key role in strengthening CCC’s relationships with volunteers, individual donors, and corporate partners. This position supports the organization’s fundraising campaigns, signature fundraising events, and community events by managing volunteer engagement from recruitment through recognition, cultivating donor relationships, and coordinating logistics for key organizational events. This position is a good fit for a development professional who is a self-starter, an innovative thinker, is goal-driven, growth-oriented and has a passion for connecting bikes to those who need it most in Portland.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, steward, and onboard new volunteers
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling across programs, program events and fundraising events
• Develop and implement volunteer recognition efforts
• Communicate effectively with all departments to understand the volunteer needs of theorganization
• Coordinate bi-yearly volunteer appreciation events
• Maintain regular communication with volunteers, including a monthly volunteer newsletterDonor Relations
• Solicit and steward relationships with individual donors and corporate partners
• Logging donations and manage timely and accurate donor acknowledgement processes
• Keeping our CRM platform up to date on all donor details
• Support the collection of and creation of community-based work stories, and utilize ethical storytelling practices

Development Support

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns including Year-End Giving
• Support corporate sponsorship,in-kind asks and individual registration for fundraising events
• Research and secure other unique fundraising opportunities with the local Portland business community

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable soliciting gifts and making donor presentations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for the mission of the organization and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in fundraising best practices.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in volunteer coordination, donor relations, or nonprofit development
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a degree

Preferred, not required

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Basic Bike mechanic knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 lbs (event materials, supplies)
• Ability to work outdoors and attend evening/weekend events as needed
• Ability to travel locally to event and partner sites

Job Title:Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Department:Development
Location:Portland, OR
Status:Full time 35-40 hours
Union/Non-Union:Union
Employment start date:August 2026;
Salary range:$26 per hour

Benefits: Full

• Health insurance coverage
• dental vision life insurance
• Used Parts Allowance

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Community Cycling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sensory disabilities, physical disabilities, mental disabilities

and/or any other bases protected by state and federal law. We take proactive measures to ensure against discrimination in hiring, compensation, promotions, and termination of staff, selection of volunteers (including board members) and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, customers, clients, volunteers (including board members), subcontractors, vendors, and other members of our community