Director of Development

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region • Portland, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is seeking a strategic, collaborative fundraising leader to join their team as Director of Development. This role is responsible for more than just raising money; it involves building relationships, connecting people to the mission, and creating systems and team culture for sustained growth. The ideal candidate is fascinated by donor motivation and relationship deepening, comfortable with both big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution, and skilled in leading people, building fundraising programs, using data, and creating clarity around priorities. This position oversees a talented fundraising team and a diverse portfolio of revenue streams, ensuring the necessary people, strategies, systems, and resources are in place to achieve ambitious goals. The Director will support their team by setting clear direction, removing barriers, developing leadership, and creating conditions for success, contributing to a growing culture of philanthropy where all stakeholders feel part of Habitat's mission. The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, focusing on candidates' abilities to excel based on their experience, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• 7+ years of fundraising experience: Extensive experience across multiple giving channels, including individual donors, businesses, foundations, and faith-based organizations.
• Strong team leadership: A creative, big-picture approach with the ability to lead and support teams, manage multiple direct reports, and translate strategy into timely, actionable plans.
• Emotional intelligence: Strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and foster collaborative relationships.
• Data-driven program management: Experience using data to build and strengthen donor pipelines across fundraising programs, along with proficiency in CRM systems.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and through your work.
• Understanding of community-centric fundraising: An approach to fundraising and storytelling that values donors and community members as partners in advancing Habitat’s mission.
• Effective communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and relationship-building.
• Organizational effectiveness: The ability to bring structure, clarity, and consistency to processes and systems to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge software (NXT Preferred)
• Experience leading fundraising committees
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading strategic fundraising initiatives: Drive the organization’s three-year fundraising strategy in alignment with the five-year strategic plan.
• Leading, managing, and supporting five direct reports: Provide strategic direction, coaching, and support to the Deputy Director of Foundation and Donor Engagement, Senior Business Engagement Officer, Development Manager, Member Engagement Program Manager, and Event Program Manager.
• Overseeing budget forecasting and management: Lead annual budget forecasting and management.
• Monitoring KPIs to ensure goals are met: Oversee monthly performance tracking to measure progress, strengthen accountability, and inform strategy.
• Guiding the Strategic Engagement Committee: Lead a 12-member committee in efforts to elevate awareness, deepen community engagement, and generate critical funding to advance the organization’s mission.
• Strengthening cross-departmental communication: Connect regularly with program teams to ensure Development understands programmatic priorities, organizational needs, and emerging opportunities—and can translate them into compelling donor narratives and meaningful stewardship opportunities.
• Partnering across Resource Development: Work closely with the Directors of Communications and Volunteer Programs to ensure coordinated execution of programs, campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Building effective processes and systems: Develop and implement efficient systems and workflows that support staff productivity, strengthen team effectiveness, and enable program growth.
• Operationalizing a culture of philanthropy: Embed practices of gratitude, storytelling, stewardship, and community engagement into departmental operations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance
• Paid family and medical leave
• 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• Vacation time (starting at three weeks)
• Sick time (two weeks)
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed