Philanthropic Engagement Manager

Become a part of the team behind the team .

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court .

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Philanthropic Engagement Manager , you will lead the day-to-day execution of Trail Blazers Foundation fundraising and community initiatives that generate resources to lift up community partners throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll manage a dynamic portfolio of programs - from the 50/50 Raffle and auctions , to events, and donor and fan engagement initiatives.

In t his hands-on role , you bring ideas to life, managing projects from initial concept through final report s , and you will partner across departments to ke e p programs moving . You will also play a key role at Trail Blazers home games, leading the 50/50 Raffle and coordinating nonprofit volunteers who support game-day fundraising efforts. You’ll ensure every campaign and event is thoughtfully planned, well-executed, and translates into meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

Our ideal candidate is a highly organized philanthropic professional who loves turn ing ideas into action. You’ve led fundraising programs, events, auctions or other revenue-generating initiatives and know what it takes to move a project from planning through execution and reporting , while keeping timelines, budgets , and details on track every step of the way .

You thrive on building strong and productive relationships with nonprofit partners, vendors, donors , and internal teams . Most importantly, you’re excited by the opportunity to create meaningful community impact.

Foundation Operations and Initiative Execution

• Deliver and maintain a portfolio of philanthropic and fundraising initiatives, including auctions, events, and individual and corporate giving opportunities.
• Manage vendors, technology platforms, contracts, purchas ing and payment processes, operational calendars, and program documentation to ensure programs run smoothly and effectively .
• Research and recommend new and innovative fundraising opportunities that leverage Trail Blazers games, players, alumni, facilities, digital platforms, and fans .
• Meet annual fundraising goals to grow charitable resources available for grants, programs, nonprofit partners, and other community investments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal staff, vendors, and other operational support.

• Own the Foundation's 50/50 Raffle, including revenue performance, game-night execution, e-commerce operations, nonprofit partner participation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement tactics with the Executive Director and internal departments to grow awareness, participation, average purchase value, and revenue across in-arena and online channels.
• Serve as the primary Foundation lead during home games, overseeing volunteers , sales execution, issue resolution, reconciliation, and coordination with internal departments and external service providers.
• Manage the selection, onboarding, communication, and game-night experience of participating nonprofit partners , helping create a positive experience for both partners and fans .
• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure accurate reconciliation, reporting, disbursement, recordkeeping, licensing, and compliance with all applicable raffle requirements.

• Manage the Foundation's annual auction program, including planning, sourcing memorabilia, exclusive experiences, hospitality opportunities, player and alumni assets, promotion, fulfillment, and revenue tracking.
• Partner with the Executive Director to plan and bring to life signature fundraising events, donor experiences, or other fan-facing initiatives.
• Develop and manage event workplans, including timelines, budgets, vendors, logistics, registration, guest experience, and on-site execution; establish ticket…