Director of Development

DEPARTMENT: Administration & Operations

REPORTS TO: General Counsel... Chief of Staff

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full-time

The Urban League of Portland Director of Fundraising Development will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising development plan of the organization. Responsibilities will include the maintenance of present funding sources and relationships, and the identification and establishment of new working relationships with potential donors, private foundations, local, state, and federal agencies, and other sources to leverage new funding. The Director will also be responsible for leading traditional and virtual fundraising events.

Working closely with Urban League management staff, the Director will also work with volunteers to plan and implement fundraising strategies, set goals, and achieve results. The Director will maintain and enhance professional expertise in planned giving and implementing strategies, anticipating new opportunities, as well as competition, and the external economic environment.

The Director will work with the President, Vice President, and leadership team to develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic, goal-based fundraising plan to meet the annual financial needs of the Urban League of Portland. The organization is seeking a strategic thinker who will leverage the legacy of the organization, its leaders, and our record of ongoing success to expand and diversify our funding base.

The ideal candidate will be someone passionate about social- and economic justice, with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow fundraising efforts in an evolving marketplace. This includes donor research and cultivation, with a focus on corporate and private donors, foundation grants, federal- and local contracts, and Internet-based fundraising, direct mail, and special events, both in-person and virtual.

Design and implement a comprehensive strategic fund development plan for increasing unrestricted revenues. The plan must include long-term and short-term timelines and institute measurable objectives so that those staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities work together productively as a team.

• Establish a strong working relationship with the president & CEO, vice president, and management team members so that sound fundraising plans, activities and strategies that impact the entire organization are implemented.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the Urban League of Portland and the National Urban League, including our missions, history, cultures, and programs.
• Understand the organization’s current base of financial support and the funding requirements of all segments of the organization, both current and long-term.
• Participate in professional development to learn best practices and emerging trends.
• Research and solicit foundation, corporate, and individual philanthropy decision-makers to meet aggressive fundraising goals.
• Build sustainable streams of funding and prospects from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Lead on project managing complex federal and foundation grant application processes including creating detailed work plans to guide the process, developing and implementing strategies for engaging and aligning potential co‑applicants or mandated partners.

• Managing communications between all stakeholders (internal and external), setting deadlines, and following up to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Lead on compiling all documents, forms, and information required in appendices, coordinating relevant team members to write application narratives to ensure consistency across the package. Manage the submission process.
• Project manage and develop content for foundation and corporate grant applications, including coordinating with various internal- and external stakeholders to craft winning applications, working with the finance and program teams to determine appropriate funding requests, writing and revising application content, and meeting all deadlines to ensure timely submission of materials.
• Develop content for foundation and corporate grant…