Director of Development

Director of Development Q Center, Portland Portland, OR Job Details Part-time $5,000 a month 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Underwriting Donor relationship building Sponsorships Fundraising Prospecting Networking through strategic partnership building Strategic partnerships Donor stewardship Full Job Description Director of Development (Limited duration w/ potential for FTE)

Position Type:

Part-Time Employee (20-25 hours/week)

Compensation:

$5,000/mo (or $45,000 for 9 months)

Reports To:

Executive Director Location:

Q Center (4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO Position Overview The Part-Time Director of Development will lead and execute high-impact fundraising efforts, with a core focus on building corporate sponsorships and partnerships through a "Standing on Business" strategy. This includes driving gala revenue growth and securing underwriting, while also optimizing event-based fundraising to maximize overall development impact. Core Responsibilities 1. Corporate & Business Partnerships Develop and launch a tiered corporate sponsorship program Identify and prospect 30-50 aligned local/regional businesses Secure sponsorships for gala Cultivate ongoing partnership opportunities Build equity-centered partnership messaging 2. Gala & Fundraising Events Create and execute a revenue plan that secures 60-70% of gala revenue prior to event night Structure underwriting opportunities and sponsorship packages Support live appeal strategy and donor segmentation Optimize table sales strategy for board execution 3. Donor Stewardship & Retention Implement consistent acknowledgement system that can be assigned to a volunteer Generate new individual and corporate donors Design quarterly donor touchpoints Develop impact messaging aligned with Q Center's mission and equity values 4. Board Engagement (Light Activation) Provide one focused board training on relationship-based fundraising Create simple introduction tools for board members Support board members in making warm introductions (not cold asks) ​ Outcomes & Performance Indicators Success in this role will be measured by: New Individual and Corporate sponsorship revenue secured Gala revenue growth and underwriting secured in advance Clear, replicable fundraising systems built Qualifications 5+ years of fundraising experience with demonstrated revenue results in the greater Portland, OR area Has successfully secured corporate sponsorships Understands event-based fundraising strategy Skilled in relationship-based donor cultivation Can build structure without building bureaucracy Has experience working in or alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities (strongly preferred) Brings a racial and gender equity lens to partnership development Compensation Part-Time position (20-25 hours/week) Total value: $45,000 (9-month term) Flexible schedule with hybrid work expectations To Apply Please submit a resume and a cover letter to . Q Center is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and members of other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions? Contact Joelle Kim, Executive Director, at

Pay:

$5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97217