Director for Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships

DIRECTOR FOR PHILANTHROPY & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Organization:
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Date Posted:
December 29, 2025

Location:

Portland, OR
Position Type:
Full-Time;
Exempt
Primary

Job Functions:

Fundraising, Fund Development, Leadership

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements:
At least 5 years in individual/corporate fundraising; at least 2 years in a lead development position.
Salary Range: $99,750 – 119,600 per year, depending on experience

Hacienda CDC
, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a highly driven Director for Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships who will champion our organization as they form and sustain connections to push our work forward!

When you join the Philanthropy Team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team that is deeply dedicated to the work they do and the communities we serve. Your primary tasks will include creating, planning, and implementing new and alternative fund development strategies, taking the lead in building and growing our fundraising efforts, and developing and securing corporate sponsor ships.

The ideal candidate will be exceptional at forming relationships and thrive in environments that require creativity and innovation. They understand the ins and outs of the Portland Metro giving community while having a heart and commitment to our communities. They will exude confidence in their leadership, be comfortable with public speaking, and have experience in grant writing, reporting, and contract administration.

• A mission focused on connecting low-income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their journeys to start businesses or buy homes.
• An excellent opportunity for you to positively impact the future of our organization and those we serve.
• A starting salary of $99,750 – 119,600 per year (depending on experience), and a generous benefits package.

• Create and manage our annual individual donor campaign.
• Design and lead a philanthropy program that positions the organization as a direct destination for major gifts.
• Develop and secure corporate and other sponsor ships for the organization and program events.
• Make direct requests to donors, corporate sponsors, and others to support the organization financially or with in‑kind donations.
• Organize our annual fundraising event that engages individual, corporate/business sponsors, and other supporters.
• Develop and manage the grants calendar and reporting at board meetings on grant submission and status.
• Coordinate prospecting, writing, submission, and reporting on grants with the grant writer and all departments.
• Coordinate with executive leadership and board members on fundraising needs and strategies.
• Assist the Director of Communications to develop and implement a marketing and social media strategy in line with the organization’s fundraising strategy.
• Manage the work of the Grants, Contracts, and Data Manager, and Senior Grant Writer, including complete supervisory duties such as hiring, firing, mentoring, training, disciplining, performance evaluations, and more.
• Support the CEO in identifying and developing fundraising relationships with individual, government, and corporate sponsors.

• A minimum of seven years' experience in individual and/or corporate fundraising.
• At least three years’ experience in a lead development role.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication in English.
• Experience using donor software (CRM), Salesforce, and familiarity with the MS Office Suite.
• The ability to build programs and partnerships in new, innovative ways to achieve targeted goals.
• Previous experience with public speaking and group presentations.
• Excellent research, evaluation, writing, and…