Development Director

RACC
$95,000 - $115,000 a year
Portland, Oregon
Full time
3 weeks ago

POSITION: Development Director
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY RANGE: $95,000-$115,000 annually
LOCATION: Portland, OR (Hybrid)


Who We Are

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is at a transformational moment in its 30-year history. Long recognized as the designated arts council for Portland and Multnomah County, RACC has evolved into a dynamic steward of public art, a provider of professional development for artists and arts organizations, and a leading advocate for equitable arts policy and investment across the region.


As public funding structures and political landscapes shift, RACC is building a new, strategic, entrepreneurial approach to revenue generation, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. We are expanding our public presence, deepening our relationships, and shaping a bold new identity that reflects the role of arts and culture in a thriving, just, and vibrant region.


The Opportunity

RACC is hiring its first Development Director to lead the creation of a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising program. Working closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, the Development Director will be charged with launching and growing a culture of philanthropy at RACC—setting vision, building infrastructure, and cultivating deep relationships with funders, donors, and partners.


This is an extraordinary opportunity to build something new within a well-established organization with a strong regional presence and a powerful story to tell. If you are a builder, a strategic fundraiser, and a believer in the power of arts and culture to transform communities, we want to meet you.


Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Program Development

  • Design and implement a comprehensive development strategy that includes individual giving, major gifts, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and earned revenue partnerships.
  • Build internal fundraising infrastructure, including tools, systems, and processes for donor management and gift tracking.
  • Set and achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals in alignment with organizational priorities.

Donor & Funder Engagement

  • Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, institutional funders, and government partners.
  • Represent RACC at events and in meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and Board to activate networks and strengthen relationships with regional philanthropic leaders.

Communications & Storytelling

  • Collaborate with the communications and public engagement team to craft compelling fundraising messaging that reflects RACC’s evolving identity.
  • Translate RACC’s programs, values, and community impact into narratives that resonate with donors and inspire investment.

Grants & Institutional Giving

  • Oversee the grant writing process, including identifying opportunities, managing deadlines, and ensuring alignment with RACC’s values and voice.
  • Work across departments to gather content and track grant outcomes, compliance and stewardship

Internal Collaboration & Culture-Building

  • Partner with staff leadership and board of directors to foster an organization-wide culture of philanthropy.
  • Work alongside RACC’s program teams to identify revenue-generating partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director on organizational sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

  • At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a track record of securing individual and institutional gifts.
  • Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with experience launching or significantly expanding a fundraising program.
  • Familiarity with the Portland Metro philanthropic and civic ecosystem is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional storytelling, writing, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience working with or within public agencies, advocacy organizations, or arts and culture nonprofits is a plus.
  • Cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Exceptional employer-sponsored healthcare coverage
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling
  • Hybrid work environment with downtown Portland office space
  • Opportunity to shape a high-impact development program from the ground up

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by September 1, 2025.

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