Development Director
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Job Description
Development Director Overview
The Development Director will lead CHNWs fundraising strategy focusing on diversifying revenue beyond public grants and fostering a culture of philanthropy. As a new position within the organization this role represents a strategic investment in expanding CHNWs development capacity. This role manages major donor relationships oversees grant programs and drives strategic fundraising initiatives including campaigns and special events. Working closely with the Executive Director and Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS) Director the Development Director will build strong partnerships develop compelling donor communications and ensure fundraising operations are efficient ethical and aligned with CHNWs mission.
Duties include:
- Work to qualify identify engage and organically grow a network of deeply committed supporters through successful funding infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors and stakeholders managing a portfolio of 40-50 donors and prospects and guide the Executive Director and the ARCS Director with their portfolios.
- Create case statements and storytelling that aligns with CHNWs work and goals and encourages and motivates donors.
- Create and oversee monthly and annual budgets monitoring revenue and expenditures to ensure the organization is meeting annual fundraising goals.
- Provide support mentorship and motivation to ensure organization ambassadors including the Executive Director Director of ARCS Board and Fundraising Committee members have what is needed to be successful in their fundraising efforts.
- Manage grant writing consultant(s) and other fundraising-related consultantsas needed.
- Manage CHNWs CRM (currently Salesforce).
- Establish an annual Development Plan and lead efforts to successfully reach established goals including increasing the programming budget.
- Proactively develop and implement strategies to ensure that fundraising targets are realistically set and met
- Focus on maintaining existing funding streams with a particular focus on growing successful programs and identifying new/bolstering existing opportunities.
What we are hoping to see from you:
- 7 years of relevant work experience in nonprofit organizations.
- A minimum of 5 years of direct fundraising experience.
- Bachelors degree in a related field preferred or commensurate experience.
- Proven ability to develop relationships with individuals and corporations that result in direct philanthropic investment.
- Experience creating and executing a strategic fundraising plan; demonstrated success in increasing year-over-year revenue.
- High level of proficiency with MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Keynote Outlook Salesforce database CRM and additional software programs/technology needed to perform job functions.
Why join our team
- 15 days of paid vacation time
- 11 paid holidays and generous paid sick leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision with CHNW covering 90% of the premiums
- $300 annual Wellness benefit
- $500 annual Flexible Spending Account paid by CHNW
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- 401(k) with 5% company match after only 6 months
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Community Involvement leave
- Paid Education leave
As a not-for-profit organization we provide convenient affordable housing for post-secondary students in Portland. At College Housing Northwest we strive to create dynamic living and learning environments that help students achieve their goals whether that means academic brilliance or personal growth. If being a part of a thriving diverse human-centered working environment sounds like just what you have been looking for we want to talk to you!
College Housing Northwest is proud to be committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation and opens access to various perspectives ideas and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce College Housing Northwest provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic background or any characteristic that is protected by applicable local state or federal laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
