Senior Director of Advancement
| Organization | Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) |
| Date Posted | October 23, 2025 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Location | Hybrid |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Fundraising |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $105,000 – $115,000 annually |
Description & Details
Position: Senior Director of Advancement
Reports to: President/CEO, with close coordination with InnoNative Consultants
Position: Full-time/exempt
Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid/flexible.
Salary: $105,000-$115,000/year
Benefits: 100% medical/dental/vision for employee, 160 hours PTO and 12 holidays.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a Native-led national organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of indigenous arts and cultures. Our mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Native people in the United States. Through our program initiatives, NACF supports Native artists, culture bearers, and projects that are focused on environmental, cultural, and social change. We support artists to create new work, develop their arts practice, and produce projects in collaboration with communities. Support includes financial resources, artist training, and professional development, presenting and promoting artist work, and project management. NACF will continue with community engagement across the continental 48 states, Alaska and Hawaii as it pertains to raising the visibility and availability of Native resources and knowledge to address cultural equity and help strengthen Indigenous communities, arts, and cultures.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, an area known for its rich Native traditions and dedication to artistic endeavors, NACF is based Portland, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Director of Advancement will be responsible for administrative oversight, team management, and execution of the fundraising plan. The Senior Development Director will carry a donor portfolio, manage team members with varied work styles, and ensure cohesion and stability in the Advancement department. This position will also serve as liaison to the Advancement Committee of the Board and collaborate cross-departmentally to align Advancement efforts with organizational needs. This position has three direct reports, including a Database/Systems Manager, a Foundation Grants Manager, and an Advancement Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience managing a team; preferably in a hybrid environment.
- 5+ years of fundraising experience in a social justice, arts, or culture-related environment, with an emphasis on individual donor strategies.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational and work experience.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of donor segmentation and personalized cultivation strategies, particularly at major-gift levels.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and execute fundraising plans.
- Proven success managing diverse teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a high degree of creativity.
- Ability to interface with the public and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite or equivalent software and fundraising software.
Application Instructions
Nonprofit Professionals Now is excited to be supporting the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation with the growth of their fundraising department.
All applications must include a resume and cover letter and will be reviewed and considered. All candidates moving forward will be notified of the next steps, which will include Phone Screens, Video Interviews, and In-Person meetings.
Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/NACFsenioradv
Application Deadline: November 16, 2025