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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

NAYA Family Center is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Donor Relations Manager to join our Development and Communications team. This role manages a portfolio of up to 75 donors, implements donor stewardship strategies, and supports the expansion of NAYA’s donor base to advance fundraising goals and engage the community. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, you will help grow major gifts, sustaining gifts, and planned giving while fostering strong relationships with individual and corporate donors.

NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (with affordable options for family members), a 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match, paid vacation, and 16 paid holidays. This is a full-time position between the working hours of 9am - 6pm Monday through Friday, that may include evenings and occasional weekends as needed.

The annual salary for this position is $85,000.

Who You Are :

• You have 2–5 years of experience in resource development, donor relations, or fundraising, ideally in nonprofit settings.
• You have experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, including major gifts.
• Ideally, you're familiar with Native American history and understand the unique experiences and strengths of urban Native communities.
• You are an effective communicator, both written and verbal, and can adapt messaging for a variety of audiences.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• You are proficient in fundraising CRMs (Raiser’s Edge), Microsoft Office, web-based research, and event management software (e.g., Greater Giving).
• You thrive in a team-oriented workplace, are adaptable, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in, even when it’s not your job.
• You demonstrate self-awareness, listening deeply, centering others, and taking accountability for your actions.
• You are consistently punctual, reliable, and dependable in support of your team and clients.
• You possess strong communication skills, engaging effectively with diverse groups and adapting to varied contexts.
• You’re comfortable using databases, Microsoft Office, and email, and you're open to learning new systems.
• You possess a current Oregon or Washington driver’s license, and the ability to be insured under NAYA’s liability insurance policy (i.e. no more than one major driving violation in the last three years).

What You'll Do :

Application Instructions Providing a cover letter helps us best understand your interest in the role, so we encourage you to submit one along with your resume. If you need accommodation during the application process, please email jobs@nayapdx.org.

Questions? Want to chat about this role before you decide to apply? Contact Paul Lumley, Chief Advancement Officer, or the HR team.

NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families, so we strongly encourage Native people to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups, as well, including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have served in the military.

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