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Community Alliance Of Tenants · 14 hours ago

Development Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

The Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) is Oregon’s only statewide, grassroots, tenant-led membership organization focused on empowering tenants for housing justice. The Development Manager will lead fundraising efforts to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability, manage donor relationships, and oversee grant management while collaborating with senior leadership and community partners.

CharityCommunitiesNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Tracy Baird

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

Qualification

Nonprofit fundraising experienceGrant writingDonor stewardshipFundraising databases proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommitment to equityDiverse communitiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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