Client Development Director Jobs in Portland, OR

DATE PREPARED: May 15, 2026
POSITION TITLE: Development Director
PROGRAM: Development
MANAGEMENT POSITION_X__ or CLIENT SERVICES POSITION___
ENTRY SALARY X or HOURLY WAGE: 120,000.00/year
EXEMPT_X__ or NONEXEMPT___
FTE: 1.0
What you should know: Impact NW is partnering with Mulberry Talent Partners, a Portland recruiting firm, to fill this position.
Please apply directly on the Mulberry site: TO APPLY CLICK HERE
At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to: beautiful life, stability and peace. More importantly, it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people. What we seek is for you to share your skill sets - especially if you:
*Put people first
*See the beauty in people
*Promote peace
*Find a way
We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we'd love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.
Benefits Summary: At Impact NW, we care deeply about the well-being of our team and strive to support a healthy balance between work and life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional Self-Care Leave to help you recharge and take care of yourself.
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees, plus a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with an employer contribution to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by Impact NW.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free and confidential support for mental health, finances, and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer matching contribution to help you plan for the future.
• A positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture where every team member is valued and supported.

We believe that taking care of our people helps us take care of our community.
Job Summary: Impact NW is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Development Director to help lead the organization through a rapidly changing nonprofit and funding landscape. This is not a traditional fundraising role. We are looking for a leader who can strengthen donor relationships, build cross-sector partnerships, engage community and public stakeholders, and help position the organization for long-term sustainability and growth. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Development will lead the organization's fundraising and philanthropic engagement strategy while helping diversify revenue streams and expand Impact NW's visibility and influence across the region.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking and authentic relationship-building. They understand how to connect mission to investment, cultivate long-term donor trust, and navigate the intersection of philanthropy, public funding, advocacy, and community partnerships.
We are looking for someone who is thoughtful, collaborative, adaptable, and action-oriented - a leader who can build strong relationships, think strategically, and help guide the organization through an evolving funding environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Lead a Strategic Fundraising Vision

• Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals.
• Strengthen and diversify revenue across individual giving, institutional philanthropy, corporate partnerships, public funding opportunities, and major gifts.
• Build sustainable fundraising systems that support long-term organizational resilience rather than short-term transactional fundraising.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish annual revenue goals, evaluate fundraising performance, and identify emerging opportunities and risks.

Build Meaningful Donor Relationships

• Lead a relationship-centered approach to philanthropy grounded in trust, transparency, and community impact.
• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of major donors, institutional funders, and community partners.
• Strengthen donor engagement strategies that deepen connection and increase long-term investment in Impact NW's mission.
• Help tell compelling stories about the organization's work and impact in ways that resonate with donors, foundations, and community stakeholders.

Strengthen Community & Government Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, government agencies, foundations, coalitions, and community partners.
• Represent Impact NW in external meetings, community collaborations, and public-facing opportunities.
• Monitor policy and funding trends that may impact the organization and identify opportunities for strategic alignment and advocacy.
• Support efforts to elevate Impact NW's voice and visibility within the broader human services and nonprofit ecosystem.

Partner Across the Organization

• Work closely with program, finance, communications, and executive leadership teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Support and engage board members in fundraising and external relationship-building activities. Supervise and mentor development staff while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven team culture.
• Help strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Who You Are: You are a strategic relationship-builder who understands that fundraising is ultimately about trust, credibility, and shared purpose. You bring strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build authentic partnerships across diverse communities and stakeholders.
You are comfortable operating in complexity and can balance big-picture thinking with practical execution. Most importantly, you care deeply about community impact and believe fundraising can be a powerful tool for advancing equity, stability, and opportunity.
Supervision:
Reports to the Executive Director
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit development or fundraising leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading strategic fundraising initiatives and achieving revenue goals
• Experience cultivating major donors and institutional funders
• Experience developing multi-source fundraising strategies and diversifying revenue
• Strong relationship-building and external partnership skills
• Experience engaging with elected officials, public agencies, or community coalitions
• Ability to analyze fundraising data and use insights to guide strategy
• Experience supervising staff and partnering with executive leadership and boards
• Familiarity with the social services, housing, behavioral health, or community-based nonprofit sector strongly preferred

THIS JOB REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting, and extensive visual involvement
• Ability to efficiently travel in order to perform duties and other agency related errands
• Moderate lifting

Impact NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you require an accommodation during the application, testing, or interview process, please contact careers@impactnw.org.