Destination Development Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

Portland Tennis & Education (PT&E) is celebrating 30 years of impact! We are in an exciting period of growth – including receiving a significant national award from the USTA Foundation for the impact we’ve made through three decades of programming – and we are seeking a dedicated leader to help us keep up the momentum and continue expanding our services to youth, families, and the broader Portland community. 

PT&E’s Director of Development & Communications will secure financial resources while leading the Development & Communications team to build awareness of our impact and fuel continued program growth and sustainability. You are a proven fundraiser, confident brand-builder, and experienced people leader prepared to design and manage development and communications strategies and systems that align with PT&E’s well-defined strategic plan. 

You and your team are responsible for meeting revenue targets and public awareness goals to support our social impact racquet center, which includes a tuition-free youth development program offered year-round and low-cost tennis and pickleball programming for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities.  

In addition, you will play a hands-on role in cultivating and stewarding a strong and diverse network of individual donors, corporate supporters, and local club partners. While leading a team composed of a Supporter Relations Manager, Community Engagement Manager, and Grant Manage, you will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to foster a continued culture of philanthropy within our team.

Key Responsibilities:

50% - Fund Development Strategy + Portfolio Management

• Lead collaborative development and implementation of long-term, actionable strategic plan for Development and Communications function in support of PT&E’s growth goals and strategic priorities
• Grow income portfolio through utilization of effective moves management practices for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This role will focus on increasing giving levels within individual, corporate, and club-based donors
• Design and manage implementation of supporter and partnership portfolios including conducting direct solicitations and preparing PT&E leadership for solicitations
• Oversee team members who directly manage PT&E’s grant portfolio, volunteer program, community engagement and partnership activities, and implementation of marketing and communications activities
• Implement new and improve existing processes to optimize personalized donor engagement, ensure timely follow-ups, and enhance reporting
• Partner with Board Committee to support planning and execution of annual fundraising event to ensure alignment with Development and Communications strategies. Emphasis on event strategy, budgets, messaging, and securing pre-commits and corporate matching funds from event attendees

25% - Marketing and Brand-Building

• Design marketing and communications strategies, ensuring strategies and tactics capitalize on key engagement opportunities and milestones while aligning with multi-year strategic plan
• Identify and lead the pursuit of opportunities that increase the visibility of PT&E through strategic partnerships, events, PR, and other special initiatives
• Support and enable marketing and brand-building efforts to position PT&E’s public racquet center as a go-to indoor racquet sports destination for numerous patron profiles
• Ensure streamlined administration of donor, prospect, and patron data to enable ease of stakeholder segmentation and communication
• Define marketing and communications success metrics and conduct ongoing data lifecycle activities to measure growth and determine opportunities for improvement

20% - Management and Culture-Building

• Build a strong, cohesive team culture within direct reports and peer group, modeling a bias for action, proactivity, and creative problem-solving
• Foster an increased culture of philanthropy and expanded capacity in fundraising and organizational awareness-building within Board of Directors and staff 
• Lead, mentor, and empower members of the Development & Communications team to meet organizational and individual growth goals 
• Supervisory responsibilities as outlined below

5% - Additional Projects & Opportunities

• PT&E encourages a culture of collaboration, with each team member committing to bringing PT&E’s core values and guiding principles to life
• In this spirit, you may occasionally be asked to support other aspects of the Development & Communications team or organizational activities which may not be part of your day-to-day work

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage the following direct reports: 
• Supporter Relations Manager (full-time, onsite)
• Community Engagement Manager (full-time, onsite)
• Grant Manager (part-time, remote)

For all PT&E positions with supervisory responsibilities, managers are expected to:

• Participate in cross-functional leadership meetings and meaningfully collaborate on decisions that impact multiple functions within the team
• Onboard and train direct reports in partnership with Human Resources (HR)
• Set and uphold clear performance expectations and success metrics in alignment with PT&E’s HR policies, core values, and job expectations 
• Manage timecards, payroll budgets, and functional expense budgets
• Facilitate regular team meetings to cultivate a positive team culture and align day to day work with org-wide and team-specific goals within PT&E’s strategic plan 
• Conduct individual check-ins with direct reports to provide meaningful feedback, encourage employee success and growth, and provide corrective action if necessary
• Design and lead staff and team training sessions that support the continued development of staff skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities
• Oversee team’s data collection practices and contribute to ongoing org-wide initiative to build a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated success in direct fundraising, strategic planning, and marketing, with a proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire, influence, and engage diverse stakeholders to engage with our mission as donors or supporters
• Experience managing complex projects from concept to completion, with strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through
• Commitment to ethical and authentic storytelling that honors the dignity of PT&E youth and families
• Demonstrated alignment with PT&E’s mission and a deep understanding of the role of equity, inclusion, and community engagement in nonprofit work
• Minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience or equivalent, including securing six-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, or foundations
• Experience developing and managing cross-functional strategies that increase brand awareness and support organizational growth
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and meaningfully develop a team of direct reports
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Experience with capital campaigns, planned giving, and / or major gifts strategy
• Proficiency with donor management systems or CRM platforms
• Experience working in youth development, public recreation, or education-focused nonprofit settings
• Background in public relations, communications, or brand-building strategy
• Familiarity with nonprofit compliance, grant management, and philanthropic reporting
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Exempt, salaried position
• Annual compensation of $75k - $90k dependent upon experience
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off with accrual rates that increase annually
• 12 paid holidays per year

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please include your cover letter with your resume as part of ONE PDF. Any applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. We understand that the experience on your resume may not directly translate to your qualification for the role. In your cover letter, explain why you feel you would excel in this role, and why you're applying to work with PT&E.