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Job Title: Community Philanthropy Manager Full-time or part-time depending on skills, experience and candidate preference About ReBuilding Center ReBuilding Center is on a mission to make reuse and repair accessible to all as a means to reduce waste, end overconsumption, and empower homeowners and renters by making better use of our existing resources. We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people in their homes longer, especially people living with low incomes, and with the high cost of building materials our services are needed now more than ever. Through our huge retail warehouse of affordable reclaimed building materials (donated to us by our community!) and our repair skills classes, we aim to normalize reuse and help people perform safe, affordable, sustainable home repairs and improvements to build economic resilience, keep stuff out of landfills, and keep people in their homes. We have a $1.5m budget, of which $150,000 is fundraising revenue. Having just launched our fundraising two years ago, we know there is a lot of potential for growth! What’s it like to work at ReBuilding Center? For starters, you can bring your whole self to work: we are all about flexible work hours, a casual work environment, and a priority on life balance and self-care. Our team finds joy in their work, and we make sure the people we serve find joy in their experience with us. We’re a scrappy bunch, focused on sustainability, respect for ourselves and our community, and teamwork. And we continually learn and improve our practices, policies, environment, and culture to move in the direction of becoming an actively anti-racist organization. We love this place! ReBuilding Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Over and above our commitment to non-discrimination, we seek to employ members of the community who have experienced poverty and members of historically marginalized groups. Job Summary: In partnership with the Executive Director, the Community Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of the organization’s efforts to improve our visibility, and identify and increase fundraising revenue. This new position will play a central role in assuring the long-term strength and growth of ReBuilding Center’s impact as a climate justice organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the climate justice movement and be able to participate in acquiring resources, growing our membership, communicating with our diverse community, and building strategies to support our big, ambitious goals. A successful Community Philanthropy Manager will be able to keep multiple projects going at the same time, work independently, and collaborate with Board and staff members. They will play an instrumental role in helping the organization fulfill its commitments to community-centric fundraising, equity, and justice in our communications and philanthropic practices. Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 full time salary with generous benefits including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision, plus 401k, an Employee Assistance Program that is also available to household members, paid time off, and flexible hours; OR prorated salary and benefits based on FTE for part time. Essential Responsibilities ● Strengthen, grow and manage a community philanthropy plan that sets and defines strategies for achieving organization goals concerning community financial support and engagement ● Provide vision and leadership for organizational communications and engagement with customers, students, and community members ● Supervise the Development and Communications Coordinator, including coaching, evaluation, and facilitating professional development, and guide their work in communications, membership fulfillment, donor acknowledgement, gift recording, and CRM management ● Produce membership drives and other donor and member acquisition and retention campaigns ● Produce the Salvage Showdown, and other fundraising events ● Serve as the primary relationship for current donors and members, and identify, research, and cultivate prospects for individual memberships, corporate and foundation gifts, and event sponsorship ● Research new funders, prepare and write timely and effective grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports, with input from relevant program staff as necessary ● Collaborate regularly with the Program Manager to capture and communicate the stories of program successes, and identify and utilize opportunities for donor engagement ● Communicate and work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director Key Strengths and Commitments ● Commitment to the ReBuilding Center mission, values, and goals outlined in our strategic plan ● Commitment to collaborate with the ReBuilding Center team at all levels ● Commitment to building racial equity and supporting our goal of being an actively anti-racist organization ● Commitment to community-centric, relational fundraising principles and equitable storytelling ● Knowledge of and good relationships with the Portland philanthropic community ● Love of people and community-building, and an enthusiasm for engaging with our supporters ● Strong project management and organizational skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills specifically for stakeholder engagement vehicles (campaigns, appeals, grant proposals, case statements, etc.) to engage a diverse audience of supporters thoughtfully and with a good sense of humor! ● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and deep experience with a fundraising CRM Education and Experience: ● 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in development, event planning and execution, and donor relations (or related work or lived experience) with a proven record of success ● Preferred experience writing grants and working with institutional funders ● Preferred experience with membership programs Physical Requirements: ● Prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer ● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times ● Must be able to work in person at ReBuilding Center’s office at least 60% of the work week (up to 40% remote) To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@rebuildingcenter.org. Position is open until filled. We will begin reaching out to applicants the week of June 21st, 2021. Learn more about us at www.rebuildingcenter.org.