Position: Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: 2-3 direct reports
Location: 3961 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
Status: Full-time, exempt (Tuesday-Friday, 34 hours/week with a 4-day workweek!)
Salary: $91,361.29-$95,929.35 plus excellent benefits (see below)
*Community Warehouse has launched a 4-day workweek! General hours for this position are Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (34 hours/week). Occasional work outside of the regular schedule will be required.
About Community Warehouse:
We are your local, nonprofit furniture bank. Community Warehouse (CW) collects donations of furniture and household goods and provides them to neighbors transitioning into housing, helping transform their empty rooms into comfortable, functional homes. We also operate an Estate Store that sells unique, vintage, and collectible items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause. Learn more about our mission and services in this 2-minute video!
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for a community-centered organization. Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine for 7 years running. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where differences are valued, ideas are encouraged, and opportunities for growth enable us to better serve our community.
Position Summary:
The Development Director leads Community Warehouse’s fundraising and communications efforts, working closely with the Executive Director and Development/Communications team to actively secure resources, increase public awareness, and achieve strategic financial goals. This role combines external development with internal team leadership, emphasizing community-centric fundraising principles. Community Warehouse values diverse perspectives and is open to candidates with a variety of qualifications through lived and learned experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can manage multiple projects, foster a culture of philanthropy, and successfully raise funds to support Community Warehouse’s mission. If you’re a fundraising professional seeking a supportive environment and meaningful work, this position may be for you!
Essential Responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
- Lead the Board Development Committee and provide support to the Executive Director to ensure stewardship and performance of Board members.
- Act as a primary liaison and support to the Board of Directors regarding fundraising and communications activities & goals.
- Provide fundraising updates at leadership, Finance Committee, and Board meetings.
- Contribute to the development of strategies, budgets, and other operational components.
- Leadership role in implementation of strategic plan.
- Support organizational data review of program reporting and evaluations.
- Assist senior staff in planning and decision making.
- Ensure funding requirements are in alignment with programmatic goals and results.
- Oversee proper financial reporting and reconciliation with the Business Office and provide information needed for annual audit.
- Lead and maintain an organizational culture of philanthropy.
- Other leadership & operational duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
- Lead the drafting of Community Warehouse’s Development & Communications Plan with the Development team and manage all activities in reference to this plan.
- Maintain current recommended practices across development activities and bring new opportunities to the table.
- Set and achieve fundraising goals through annual fund development & appeals (monthly donor program, year-end appeal, Give!Guide, corporate giving, etc.); grant writing; and special events (Chair Affair & other events).
- Lead and manage major individual and corporate giving to the annual fund, special projects, and capital campaigns; build and steward a portfolio of donors.
- Ensure grant-writing efforts (researching and contacting foundations, tracking due dates, writing and submitting grants, and providing grant reports) are accomplished in a timely manner.
- Ensure the Development department keeps accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge, reports on donor trends, and provides timely acknowledgement and updates.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Supervise the implementation of an organization-wide, culturally-responsive communications plan, overseeing internal and external communications efforts.
- Supervise and support the Communications Senior Manager to produce fundraising materials, mailed and emailed newsletters, collateral materials, press releases and social media.
- Represent and advocate for the organization through public speaking opportunities and external stakeholder meetings.
Key Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Proven leadership in fundraising, strategy, and nonprofit management, with 5+ years of experience in leadership roles and 3-5+ years of supervisory experience.
- Preferred degree in related field and/or certificate in fundraising
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to craft clear, compelling narratives and engage effectively with donors and community members.
- Demonstrated success in leading fundraising campaigns, events, and development activities, paired with exceptional project and time management skills.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solver who can multitask, meet deadlines, and navigate challenges with humor and adaptability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and donor management systems like Raiser’s Edge or other CRMs.
- A collaborative and equity-focused mindset, thriving in a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity, change, and mission-driven growth.
- Commitment to Community Warehouse’s mission, goals, and values
Benefits:
- Employer-paid insurance premiums - effective first of the month following start date.
- Kaiser Health with alternative benefits (massage, chiropractic, & acupuncture)
- Delta Dental
- The Hartford Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs - effective on the first day of employment.
- Access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
- Retirement plan
- Employer contributions for all eligible employees
- Work-Life Balance
- 4-day workweek!
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 1 day remote per week)
- Vacations and flexible paid time off
- Holiday pay and floating holidays
- One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
- Internal Growth & Development
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Job openings posted internally before posted externally
- Additional Perks
- 10% employee discount at the Estate Store
Instructions on Applying:
To apply, please email Careers @ communitywarehouse .org with the following:
- Subject line: “Development Director”
- Attach your resume
- In the body include a response to the following question:
- What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
- How have your experiences prepared you for this role?
Community Warehouse maintains a Non-Discrimination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation of origin; or veteran status. We maintain this policy with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to developing and retaining a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply.