Job Description:

Paladin is now LHH Recruitment Solutions! We are excited to be partnering with our Portland, OR non-profit client to hire a Development Manager to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for joining a team of development, marketing and communications experts to guide fundraising through a variety of methods, from individual donors to major gifts work, while also mitigating grants processes. You will serve as an external face for the organization through community outreach and involvement, events, newsletters and consistent communication to current and prospective donors. The development team in this organization is deeply passionate about their mission and engaging with the larger Portland community, so comfort conducting outreach and serving as a representative for the organization is crucial for success in this role! We'd love to receive your application if you bring 3+ years of non-profit development experience with an excellent foundation in written communications. Additionally, a passion for community, networking and engagement will be crucial for your success here. This is a new role for the organization, open due to growth and their constant efforts to evolve! If you're looking to use your outstanding communications skills to serve the larger Portland community, this may be a fit. This is a direct hire role with compensation ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 annually, dependent on level of relevant development and communications experience. This is a hybrid role on a flexible schedule in Portland, OR, so only local candidates will be considered at this time. This organization offers an excellent culture and a team of leaders who are involved and passionate about all facets of the work, along with a flexible hybrid work policy and outstanding benefits, including 4+ weeks of combined PTO and sick time, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and many more unique offerings. Your duties will include:Serve as the gifts contact for the organization, maintaining diligent records to ensure recognition and acknowledgement for donors of all sizes, and conducting consistent networking and community outreach on behalf of the organization Managing outreach efforts to current and prospective donors including corporations, individuals, foundations and similar, writing, editing and deploying digital and print campaigns and appeals and maintaining consistent communication with the donor baseManage and continue to build the organization's donor and prospective donor databaseMitigate the grants process for the organization, writing, editing and optimizing grants proposals, conducting research and streamlining these processes with cross-functional teamsAid in the planning, execution and success of fundraising efforts, supporting logistics, attendee outreach and other efforts to maximize funds raised Support other cross-functional projects for the organization, as neededWe're looking for:3+ years of development and fundraising experience in the Non-Profit worldExcellent written communications skills with a foundation in writing, communications or similar functionsStrong technical aptitude with CRM and fundraising software experience (Raiser's Edge, preferred)Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, highly preferred (but flexible for the right fit)A knack for networking and a deep passion for the Portland community Sound like you? Apply here to be considered!