Development Manager

Development & Grants Manager

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering.

Cultivate Initiatives is entering an exciting stage of growth and diversification. Historically supported through public funding and government contracts, we are investing in building a stronger philanthropic and community fundraising program.

The Development & Grants Manager will help shape that future by leading grant strategy, strengthening donor relationships, cultivating corporate partnerships, and building sustainable revenue streams that allow Cultivate Initiatives to serve more people throughout Portland.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build, create, and leave their fingerprints on an organization experiencing significant growth.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $62,000-66,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Accountability:

• Director of Development & Relationships

Duties/Responsibilities:

Events

• Represent Cultivate Initiatives at events with community partners or funders
• Manage the planning and organizing of two annual events for the purpose of fundraising or community engagement, including logistics, marketing materials, and sponsorships

Grants

• Spearhead the grant process including identifying and researching potential grant opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and timely, effective grant reporting
• Collaborate with Finance Team to maintain grant tracker

Donor Management

• Oversee data management in CRM and donation platforms
• Ensure timely and appropriate gift acknowledgement with letters and receipts, as defined by department guidelines
• Connect with potential corporate sponsors
• Attend monthly Development Committee meetings and prepare any necessary reports or presentations in advance
• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Communication & Content Creation

• Create content for newsletters, donor communications, website, and annual report through effective storytelling via video, photography, and written media
• Prepare presentations and materials for fundraising events or other support for the Director of Development & Relationships
• Coordination of marketing strategy approved by executive team
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns with support from the Director of Development & Relationships
• Manage content on social media accounts

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong sense of creativity in producing materials and problem solving
• Ability to use sound judgment to make decisions that align with CI's mission, values, and policies
• Highly organized and skilled at managing coinciding project timelines
• At least 2 years experience executing giving campaigns and other related development activities
• Working knowledge of non-profit communications, fundraising, event coordination, grant processes, and best practices of donor database management
• Associate's degree and a year of professional experience or a minimum of three years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cultivate Initiatives programs
• Videography experience
• Previous experience with grant writing, tracking, & reporting

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily indoors with occasional engagements outdoors.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, from quiet offices to louder, industrial settings.
• Work requires the ability to perform manual labor requiring the full range of body movement.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist, hands, or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
• Being physically present in the CI offices from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, unless flexing schedule as approved by the Director of Development & Relationships
• Must be able to provide proof of Driver's License for occasional travel requirements

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume electronically.

The position is open until filled. Applications received by June 22, 2026, will receive priority consideration. We look forward to speaking with you!

CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CI values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.