Director of Development

Director of Development(Limited duration w/ potential for FTE)Position Type: Part-Time Employee (20-25 hours/week)Compensation: $5,000/mo (or $45,000 for 9 months)Reports To: Executive DirectorLocation: Q Center (4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217)Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTOPosition OverviewThe Part-Time Director of Development will lead and execute high-impact fundraising efforts, with a core focus on building corporate sponsorships and partnerships through a "Standing on Business" strategy. This includes driving gala revenue growth and securing underwriting, while also optimizing event-based fundraising to maximize overall development impact.Core Responsibilities1. Corporate & Business PartnershipsDevelop and launch a tiered corporate sponsorship programIdentify and prospect 30–50 aligned local/regional businessesSecure sponsorships for galaCultivate ongoing partnership opportunitiesBuild equity-centered partnership messaging2. Gala & Fundraising EventsCreate and execute a revenue plan that secures 60–70% of gala revenue prior to event nightStructure underwriting opportunities and sponsorship packagesSupport live appeal strategy and donor segmentationOptimize table sales strategy for board execution3. Donor Stewardship & RetentionImplement consistent acknowledgement system that can be assigned to a volunteerGenerate new individual and corporate donorsDesign quarterly donor touchpointsDevelop impact messaging aligned with Q Center’s mission and equity values4. Board Engagement (Light Activation)Provide one focused board training on relationship-based fundraisingCreate simple introduction tools for board membersSupport board members in making warm introductions (not cold asks)Outcomes & Performance IndicatorsSuccess in this role will be measured by:New Individual and Corporate sponsorship revenue securedGala revenue growth and underwriting secured in advanceClear, replicable fundraising systems builtQualifications5+ years of fundraising experience with demonstrated revenue results in the greater Portland, OR areaHas successfully secured corporate sponsorshipsUnderstands event-based fundraising strategySkilled in relationship-based donor cultivationCan build structure without building bureaucracyHas experience working in or alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities (strongly preferred)Brings a racial and gender equity lens to partnership developmentCompensationPart-Time position (20–25 hours/week)Total value: $45,000 (9-month term)Flexible schedule with hybrid work expectationsTo ApplyPlease submit a resume and a cover letter to joelle@pdxqcenter.org​Q Center is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and members of other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.Questions? Contact Joelle Kim, Executive Director, at joelle@pdxqcenter.org