Director of Development and Communication (2860 SE Holgate Blvd Portland OR)

Here is your opportunity to become part of the amazing team at Tucker Maxon School (TMS). Our mission is to teach deaf and hearing children to listen, talk, learn, and achieve excellence together. Our highest values are Conversation, Confidence, Creativity, and Community. We just celebrated our 78th anniversary serving children from birth to 5th grade. We are among the top private nonprofit schools in the Portland area. We are looking for our next incredible team member, the Director of Development and Communications. Total contributed income is approx. $1 million annually divided between major gifts and annual individual giving campaign, foundation grants, events, and corporate sponsorships. Total budget of $2.5 million and 35 employees. Development is 85% of the role compared to Communications. Come see why TMS is ranked one of the Top 100 Nonprofits to Work for and one of the Top 100 Best Green organizations in Oregon. Learn more about the school and its mission at www.tuckermaxon.org. Roles and Responsibilities • Create and implement annual development and communications plans. • Plan and implement annual fundraising programs and events in conjunction with the Executive Director. • Focus on Major Donors (individuals) as highest priority with a portfolio of 100 donors at this level. • Manage our annual raffle in the Sept/Oct and annual appeal campaign in December. • Plan our Gala scheduled for April 25, 2026 at the Hilton Hotel • Research, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and partners. • Develop relationships with local media and community to enhance our reputation and brand. • Manage the school’s advertising plan, including managing deadlines and creating ads for print and online with support from our Development Assistant. • Oversee content of weekly school e-news. • Oversee contact database (Donor Perfect) and mailing lists used for ongoing communications with donors and sponsors. • Oversee development of printed and media collateral needed for fundraising including website, social media, newsletter, and annual report. • Develop and maintains relationship with local service clubs like Rotary, Scottish Rite, Lions, and Kiwanis. • Prepare monthly development highlights for the Executive Director's report to the Board of Directors. • Recruit and oversee volunteers for development events, including building a parent volunteer base. • Supervises 2-3 Development staff including Dev Asst, Social Media Manager, and Grant Writer. • Enthusiastically supports the mission of the school. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications to perform this job successfully • Proven track record of fundraising success, in particular with major donors ($1,000+). • Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 4-5 years of fundraising or equivalent experience. • Strong written and verbal communications skills. • Experience with Microsoft Office and Google docs applications. • Extensive fundraising event development and management history. • Experience with donor databases, preferably Donor Perfect. • Experience in desktop publishing applications including Adobe Acrobat, Canva, or Publisher desirable. • Experience with email marketing tools, such as Constant Contact. • Knowledge of social networking tools such as Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, etc. • Familiarity with auction/event software, preferably School Auction. • Ability to help sustain a professional, collaborative, respectful work relationship with staff, Board, public and families. • Maintain strict confidentiality with donor, family, staff and school information. • Ability to drive or utilize efficient means of transportation to various meetings with donors, foundations, corporations, and to attend occasional after hour’s events. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, reaching with hands and arms. • Lifting up to 25 pounds. • Drive to Portland area events, such as annual gala. Please see our inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) statement at www.tuckermaxon.org. Tucker Maxon School is an equal opportunity employer. Tucker Maxon School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. Compensation Starting salary is $85,000-$95,000 truly DOE, plus very strong bonus potential based on achieving goals. Excellent benefits include 3.5 weeks paid vacation, health and dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and up to 4% employer contributions to a TIAA CREF retirement fund. To Apply To apply for this position, please submit a full cover letter and a resume as PDF attachments, with the subject line Development Director, by the application deadline of September 20, 2025. Interviews with qualified candidates will begin prior to that date.