Community Alliance Of Tenants

Development Manager

Community Alliance Of Tenants

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized engagement, acknowledgments, impact reporting, and recognition.
  • Support major gift efforts through research, meeting preparation, proposals, and follow‑up.
  • Collaborate with leadership, board members, and program staff to advance donor outreach and ensure fundraising narratives center community voices and lived experiences.
  • Contribute to inclusive, culturally responsive fundraising strategies aligned with the 2025–2027 Strategic Plan.
  • Research, identify, and track foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
  • Write and submit compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports in collaboration with program and finance staff.
  • Ensure compliance with funder guidelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain an organized grant calendar and tracking system.
  • Support planning and execution of annual campaigns, appeals, and fundraising events.
  • Coordinate timelines, planning, and communications related to development initiatives.
  • Partner with marketing and communications staff to produce fundraising materials and donor‑facing content.
  • Maintain accurate donor and grant records in the organization’s CRM.
  • Track progress toward fundraising goals and prepare regular reports for leadership.
  • Analyze donor data to identify trends and inform strategy.
  • Oversee timely and accurate gift processing and acknowledgments.
  • Work cross‑functionally with program, finance, and operations teams to align fundraising with organizational priorities.
  • Participate in development planning, evaluation, and strategy discussions.
  • Represent the organization professionally with members, donors, partners, and at community events.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
  • Proven experience in donor stewardship, grant writing, and fundraising operations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate impact into compelling donor messaging.
  • Elevated level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Initiative and self-direction while contributing effectively through collaboration and teamwork.
  • Proficiency with fundraising databases, Microsoft Office, and website platforms.
  • Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist practices, equity, and community-centered work.
  • Experience working with—and/or lived experience within—diverse communities across race, class, ability, gender, and culture.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to transport event materials.
Benefits
  • 100% paid medical & dental coverage for the employee and their dependents (subject to change based on grant renewal periods).
  • Oregon Sick Leave.
  • Personal Time Off with a minimum of 120 hours (10 days) per year.
  • Family Leave after 180 days (6 months) of employment.
  • Opportunity to participate in the Oregon Saves Roth IRA program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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