Join a team that consistently shows up with care and respect for each other! We pride ourselves on offering a sense of community that is felt by staff, volunteers, and guests.

Rose Haven has provided over 25 years of compassionate service as the only day shelter in Portland for women, children and gender expansive people. We are a femme-centered, gender-specific community that serves those most impacted by gender oppression. Our holistic approach includes meeting essential needs (food, clothing, showers, laundry, and safety) while bolstering long term empowerment (emotional support, wellness activities, and connection to resources and community). We offer low-barrier services in a trauma-informed space to guests who trust us and value their relationships with our community of staff, interns and volunteers.

Ideal Candidate

The Director of Development & Engagement is adept at balancing short-term fundraising goals with long-term relationship building, ensuring effective communication across departments and with external stakeholders, motivating and aligning diverse teams, and adapting strategies to shifting donor priorities. The DDE has strong leadership skills, inspires donors and staff toward Rose Haven’s mission with ease, and is comfortable with data-driven decision making. They are a fundraising expert, knowledgeable in nonprofit management and grant writing, familiar with Salesforce, a relationship builder, and outstanding communicator. They are grounded in justice work, move with empathy and integrity, and passionate about Rose Haven’s mission. The DDE is relationship-driven, creative and bold, action oriented, tech savvy, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and working through competing priorities.They are especially adept at bringing people along while building them up to do their best in their role of supporting Rose Haven’s mission.

Roles and Responsibilities

Development & Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director, working closely together to develop fundraising strategies and priorities, revenue projections and budgets, and long-term financial sustainability strategies.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to grow unrestricted and flexible funding and strengthen the organization's overall revenue mix.
• Oversee donor stewardship and engagement strategies that build trust, demonstrate impact, and strengthen long-term donor relationships and retention.
• Develop compelling cases for support that clearly communicate Rose Haven’s mission, impact, needs, and vision for the future.
• Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and challenges affecting the organization’s fundraising financial sustainability and develop creative, strategic responses.
• Ensure fundraising activities are coordinated, timely, and aligned across marketing, individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, events, and other development efforts.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Director team on organizational strategic planning, the annual operating budget, and the evolution of mission-based services.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, engage and equip the Board of Directors as ambassadors, relationship builders and as fundraising partners.
• Lead and/or participate in Board and staff committees to advance fundraising and organizational priorities.

Fundraising & Revenue

• Lead the organization’s overall annual and multi-year fundraising strategy with particular emphasis on building a strong and sustainable major gift, individual and corporate partnership program.
• Develop and implement Moves Management process for prospects and major gift donors portfolios.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of major donors for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Lead the development and oversee implementation of an integrated fundraising strategy that aligns major gifts, mid-level donors, monthly and individual giving, institution funding, and planned giving into a coherent mission-driven approach.
• Partner with the Executive Director, Directors, and Board of Directors to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and strategically leverage leadership relationships to advance fundraising goals.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of campaigns to maximize donor engagement.
• Oversee and manage the development department’s annual budget, including forecasting and financial reporting to inform fundraising strategy.
• Support the development and implementation of Board fundraising goals and strategies.

Institutional Funding & Compliance

• Provide strategic leadership for institutional fundraising, including foundations, government funding, corporate philanthropy, and other institutional funders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation, corporate, government, and community partners.
• Oversee the development of high-quality proposals, reports, funding requests, and other materials that effectively communicate organizational impact and funding needs.
• Monitor funding commitments, deliverables, and reporting requirements in partnership with program and finance leadership to ensure strong stewardship and compliance.

Team Leadership and Organization Culture

• Collaborate with Human Resources and organizational leadership to support effective hiring, performance management, mentorship, and development of the department’s team members, cultivating a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Foster a development culture grounded in authenticity, inclusion, equity, relationship-building, and respect for the dignity and experiences of the people and communities Rose Haven serves.
• Establish clear roles and systems, processes, metrics, accountability structures, and departmental goals while regularly assessing performance, providing coaching and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports in accordance with organizational guidelines, and provide regular, constructive, and evidence-based feedback through scheduled one-on-one meetings rather than relying solely on annual reviews.
• Build a culture of philanthropy throughout Rose Haven whereby staff, interns and leadership understand their role in supporting relationships, communicating impact, and advancing the mission.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising performance, revenue trends, funding and donor pipelines to strengthen revenue diversification, donor retention, fundraising efficiency, and long-term organizational stability.

Donor Relations & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain a robust donor stewardship program including acknowledgments, updates, and recognition.
• Represent Rose Haven publicly as a spokesperson and ambassador as appropriate.

Marketing & Events

• Develop and oversee the organization’s overall communications strategy, including newsletters, appeals, press releases, website content, and social media.
• Develop marketing and communications strategy for donor engagement, and for volunteer recruitment in partnership with the volunteer department.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners to promote programs, initiatives, fundraising efforts.
• In partnership with the volunteer department, cultivate and steward volunteers. 
• Oversee all fundraising and cultivation activities including special fundraising events, donor briefings, third-party hosted events and ensure they are aligned with overall development goals and strategies.

Administration

• Oversee CRM management and data integrity.
• Lead the development and improvement of fundraising systems, including CRM practices, donor segmentation, and pipeline management.
• Develop and maintain internal and external fundraising tools, including data analysis, donor briefing materials, and training resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 7+ years of nonprofit development with demonstrated track record in fundraising
• 3+ years of supervisory experience and successfully leading development teams or departments
• 2+ years of successful direct fundraising asks and personally managing a major donor portfolio
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising goals and cultivating donor relationships
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and philanthropic best practices
• Demonstrated experience of successfully managing fundraising campaigns and major gift portfolios
• Ability to develop and manage budgets, and financial projections
• Strong proficiency with CRM and donor database systems; experience with Salesforce preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience crafting compelling donor communications and grant narratives.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a collaborative team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to maintain rigorous tracking and follow-through systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members, other departments and leadership.
• Commitment and ability to support a culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends for events, donor activities and other duties
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Portland Metro area.

Preferred Additional Qualifications or Experience

• Willingness to step in to fill critical operational gaps or emergency situations such as but not limited to line management, food or hospitality service, or direct guest interaction.
• Understanding and experience with trauma-informed practices
• Understanding and commitment to justice-based fundraising principles and practices
• Lived experience or marginalized identity

Work Space Accessibility

Rose Haven operates services on the main floor. Entrances vary from 0-3 stairs, with one staircase between the main floor and basement (where guest supplies are stored). Noise level in the building often fluctuates with direct service delivery. Lifting of 0-30 pounds and moving supplies or furniture may occasionally be requested. Parking pass provided.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rose Haven is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff.  Rose Haven believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity. Individuals who hold diverse and marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply. We acknowledge that women and people of color are less likely to apply if they do not meet all of the named qualifications; if you see yourself excelling in this role we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter that addresses these questions:

-How does your experience make you the ideal fit?

-What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how will it inform your work?

Application review will begin November 10 and position will remain open until filled. No phone calls or emails, please. Staff will reach out directly if interested in further assessing your fit for the position.

Visit https://rosehaven.org/about-us/work-at-rose-haven/ to learn more about our team and comprehensive benefits package.