Development Director
| Organization | Blanchet House of Hospitality |
| Date Posted | June 16, 2026 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Location | 100% On-site |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Fundraising |
| Secondary Job Function | Executive Leadership |
| Educational Requirement | Bachelor's Degree |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $95,000 – $110,000 annually |
Description & Details
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Development Director is responsible for leading and directing the Development team, a passionate and cohesive group of 5-7 individuals, who together drive Blanchet House’s fundraising initiatives and strive to annually raise $7M. In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Development Team, the Director oversees all fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate engagement, annual giving, grants, legacy giving, volunteer management, community engagement and more. The right candidate will have experience managing and leading teams, as well as working across departments to collaborate with communications, programs, operations, and finance. This role inherits a strong and mission-driven team and enthusiastic donor base. This position is a member of the senior leadership team and will play an active role in envisioning the success and future of Blanchet House. They are skilled at coaching and cooperatively guiding staff, tracking results, reporting on data and impact, and building personal, mission centered relationships with donors, board members, volunteers, and staff.
YOUR STRENGTHS & QUALIFICATIONS:
(The ideal candidate has most/all of the following traits and skillsets, even if you don’t meet all of these, we encourage candidates to apply)
5+ years of multi-channel nonprofit fundraising experience
2+ years of leadership experience with high-performing teams
Demonstrated success personally soliciting and securing six-figure gifts from individual donors
Adept at connecting and communicating with various partners and supporters, landscape of local fundraising network preferred
A willingness to step up and fill any gap across the organization when needed, from front-line community engagement to volunteering in our café and shelter locations
Able to work effectively in a trauma-informed environment and with individuals in recovery
Able to build authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
Organization and time management - prioritize and work on multiple projects to completion
Strong sense of responsibility, commitment, and follow through.
Very strong emotional intelligence skills, self-awareness, and collaboration
THE POSITION
DAY-TO-DAY:
Leads organization wide efforts to enhance fundraising performance
Leads strategic planning and execution of Blanchet House fundraising programs, major and leadership gifts, legacy giving, and special campaigns.
Thoughtfully supports Development Team members through regular check-ins, annual reviews, and accountability for shared and individual development goals.
Manages portfolio of major donors and closely collaborates with Executive Director to steward top donor relationships and lead gifts. Develops and employs prospect management processes to effectively cultivate prospects and donors.
Supervises efforts including, but not limited to, events, grant funding, emerging and medium gifts, recurring giving, database hygiene, corporate partnerships, and volunteer management.
Collaborates closely with Communications & Marketing team on campaign strategy.
Ensures compliance for all restricted commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements.
Establishes metrics and examines performance reports to evaluate fundraising success. Prepares reports for leadership team and Board.
Co-leads the Board Development Committee and supports Board of Directors fundraising
Provides project leadership and management in support of Blanchet House’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
Works closely with other senior leaders to set the direction of Blanchet House.
Collaborates with the Executive Director and the Director of Marketing & Communications on various initiatives. e.g. our upcoming 75th anniversary celebration.
Designs and leads collaborative, complex, and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other staff members and professionals, managing budgets, and ensuring accountability.
Supports organizational budget planning process to maintain financial sustainability. Plans and monitors department budget.
Be available to work nights and weekends when necessary for donor-facing events.
BIG PICTURE OPERATIONS:
Strive to continually uphold Blanchet House core values and workplace agreements.
Interact with guests in ways that are trauma-informed, positive and uplifting, and with sensitivity to their lived experience.
Promote and protect the confidentiality and privacy of volunteer, donor, and Blanchet information.
Supports the overall success of Blanchet House’s development team’s fundraising efforts.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@blanchethouse.org. No phone calls please.