Development Manager

Rose City Rollers•Portland, OR

45d•$60,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role Rose City Rollers is the largest roller derby league in the world, serving more than 420 skaters and hosting 60+ bouts each year. Our mission is to serve women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who want to play the team sport of roller derby, connect with an inclusive community, and realize their power both on skates and off. Because we host so many events and have a large, passionate fan base, we have built a strong and creative sponsorship program that is central to our fundraising strategy. We’re looking for someone excited to help grow that program while also exploring ways to turn fans into deeper supporters and donors. We do maintain some traditional development work—grants we already have relationships with, a year-end appeal, sustaining donors, and supporting team and program fundraising, but we aim to be thoughtful about where effort produces the greatest return. This role is ideal for someone who understands nonprofit fundraising fundamentals, enjoys building partnerships, and is energized by exploring new ways to grow support within a vibrant sports community.

Requirements

2–3 years of nonprofit development experience, with exposure to sponsorships, partnerships, donor programs, or creative fundraising initiatives
Experience meeting revenue goals and using data to guide strategy
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in a creative, fast-moving environment
Comfort working with diverse members, volunteers, sponsors, and donors
Proficiency with collaboration and database tools (Microsoft 365, ClickUp, Neon One, Slack)
Work from home on personal equipment
Reliable transportation to our venue and events
Ability to assist with sponsorship fulfillment (lifting 50+ lbs., ladders, etc.)

Responsibilities

Help shape and execute Rose City Rollers’ development strategy with league leadership
Lead and grow our sponsorship program, including prospecting, negotiations, contracts, fulfillment, and new offerings
Use project management systems to organize and track development work
Maintain accurate data in our CRM (Neon One)
Write a limited number of grants where we already have strong relationships
Manage our year-end appeal and sustaining donor efforts with an eye toward effort vs. reward
Support team and program fundraising initiatives
Build relationships with sponsors, donors, and community partners
Supervise the Development Coordinator
Continue building the Board of Directors’ fundraising capacity