Development Manager

Development Manager

Department: Resource Team

Reports to: Director of Development

Time Commitment: Full time; Salaried-Exempt

Level: G

Compensation: $60,497 - $74,109 yearly*; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.
*For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.

Application Deadline:
Your application is due by March 27th, 2026. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Note to Candidates:

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described . Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements for educational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment. Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates' abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

Who You Are:

You're someone who is fascinated by what inspires donors to give, and love building genuine relationships with them. You're comfortable connecting with donors over the phone, at in-person events, and in one-on-one meetings bringing curiosity and creativity to every interaction.

You're at your best when you're solving problems, managing development projects, and using our CRM as a key tool to guide your work. You appreciate efficient processes but also know that donor relationships aren't a onesizefitsall. You navigate that nuance with confidence, warmth, and professionalism.

You collaborate naturally across teams, partnering with the Director of Development to align midlevel and Annual Fund strategies with organizational priorities. You work closely with Major Gifts, Communications, Volunteer Programs, and other program staff to elevate donor participation, visibility, and impact.

As the Development Manager, you lead strategy to grow and deepen the Annual Fund's midlevel donor program while also providing essential management and operational leadership within the department. This includes supervising the Development Database Administrator and Gift Processing Specialist, ensuring data integrity, creating donor analytics tools, and refining processes that support departmentwide fundraising effectiveness. You also oversee our Direct Marketing program partnership, coordinating national and local alignment and deepening donor engagement through a structured and strategic programmanagement lens.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our
Equity Statement and
Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You'll be responsible for:

• 
  Mid
  -Level Donor Strategy and Portfolio Leadership (60%)
  • Lead strategy and execution for the Annual Fund's midlevel donor portfolio, using a relationshipdriven approach supported by segmentation and tiering to strategically manage approximately 500 donors and deepen engagement where it is most meaningful.
  • Conduct proactive outreach through email, mail, calls, meetings, personalized stewardship, and tailored engagement pathways.
  • Apply analytical insight and donor knowledge to identify upgrade indicators and major gift readiness, qualify donors for major gift portfolios, and collaborate with Major Gift Officers to support intentional donor movement and high-quality handoffs.
• 
  Operational and Data Management (20%)
  • Supervise the Development Database Administrator and Gift Processing Specialist, including coaching, workflow design, and performance support.
  • Provide technical guidance on RENXT usage, reporting standards, and quality control while designing and maintaining workflows, dashboards and reporting tools that track donor movement and pipeline readiness.
• 
  Annual Fund Budget and Program Oversight (20%)
  • Serve as the affiliate lead for the HFHI Direct Marketing partnership, managing coordination, reporting, and cross-functional communication to leverage donors without local solicitation.
  • Oversee the budget for both Direct Marketing managed and locally solicited revenue streams, ensuring strategic alignment and high-impact donor engagement.
  • Track and interpret performance data from national Direct Marketing campaigns.
  • Develop and implement local engagement strategies, which increase participation in events, volunteer opportunities, and mission-related touchpoints.

To be successful in this role, you'll**:

• Have at least 5 years of progressive experience as a fundraiser, with demonstrated success managing and growing a midlevel donor portfolio.(Or 3+ years of progressive experience and a relevant degree.)
• Contribute to our culture and embody our organizational mission, vision, and values.
• High/expert proficiency with RENXT or a comparable donor database software (CRM).
• Have experience supervising or mentoring staff or volunteers.
• Have a demonstrated ability to build strong donor relationships through confident outreach and use of compelling written and verbal storytelling to deepen engagement and strengthen philanthropic messaging.
• Have demonstrated success maintaining accurate records and upholding data integrity while using the CRM to analyze giving behavior, identify upgrade indicators, and guide thoughtful, datainformed donor movement strategies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across departments, supporting coordinated donor engagement and highquality handoffs.
• Manage projects effectively, coordinating timelines and priorities while collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless donor experience.
• Approach challenges with curiosity, problemsolving, and strong judgment, applying creativity when navigating donorspecific nuance.
• Proficiency with office technology and information systems including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook.

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you'll also:

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in RENXT, including building dashboards, segmenting donor groups, creating custom workflows, and reports that drive strategy.
• Bring skills in budget management, forecasting, or revenue modeling.

Your work environment and activities:
OFFICE/HYBRID

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the position's responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week with a variable schedule that can include evenings and weekends depending on appointments and events.

Your Compensation:
We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate's willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated, particularly for historically oppressed groups. Instead, we determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate's competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process.
Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be $60,497 to $74,109 yearly, not exceed the range midpoint. The full range for this position is $60,497 - $87,721.

Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your
resume,
cover
letter, and provide
three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact
... .
Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
Apply here: We will begin reviewing applications around or after 2 weeks from the application window closing, and hope to begin the screening and interview process around 3 weeks.

If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.