Development Manager

Community Alliance of Tenants • Portland, OR

16h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Manager advances the organization’s mission and financial sustainability by leading fundraising across multiple revenue streams. Grounded in CAT’s commitment to equity and systemic justice, the role oversees donor and member stewardship, grant management, and annual fundraising efforts. Working with senior leadership, board members, and staff, the Development Manager builds strong relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations, and community partners while ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and engagement.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Elevated ability to create a diversified revenue plan.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio and supporting major gifts, with familiarity in institutional giving, including foundations and corporate sponsors.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and ethical standards.
• Experience working alongside communities most impacted by the housing crisis, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant, and refugee communities.
• Collaborative leadership style grounded in equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Flexible hours and scheduling offered as pertinent to your team's requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager