Position: Senior Director of Advancement

Reports to: President/CEO, with close coordination with InnoNative Consultants

Position: Full-time/exempt

Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid/flexible.

Salary: $105,000-$115,000/year

Benefits: 100% medical/dental/vision for employee, 160 hours PTO and 12 holidays.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a Native-led national organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of indigenous arts and cultures. Our mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Native people in the United States. Through our program initiatives, NACF supports Native artists, culture bearers, and projects that are focused on environmental, cultural, and social change. We support artists to create new work, develop their arts practice, and produce projects in collaboration with communities. Support includes financial resources, artist training, and professional development, presenting and promoting artist work, and project management. NACF will continue with community engagement across the continental 48 states, Alaska and Hawaii as it pertains to raising the visibility and availability of Native resources and knowledge to address cultural equity and help strengthen Indigenous communities, arts, and cultures.

Located in the Pacific Northwest, an area known for its rich Native traditions and dedication to artistic endeavors, NACF is based Portland, Oregon.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Director of Advancement will be responsible for administrative oversight, team management, and execution of the fundraising plan. The Senior Development Director will carry a donor portfolio, manage team members with varied work styles, and ensure cohesion and stability in the Advancement department. This position will also serve as liaison to the Advancement Committee of the Board and collaborate cross-departmentally to align Advancement efforts with organizational needs. This position has three direct reports, including a Database/Systems Manager, a Foundation Grants Manager, and an Advancement Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Director of Advancement will have the following primary responsibilities:

Advancement Operations

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the fundraising plan.
• Supervise and support the Advancement team.
• Work to create goals, work plans, and engagement opportunities for the Advancement team in support of overall organizational goals.
• Ensure team members deliver on their functions (data, grants, donor moves).
• Coordinate with programs and communications for donor materials, events, and cultivation.
• Serve as liaison with the Advancement Committee of the Board.
• Learn and understand NACF values and Native approaches to arts and cultures, including strategies on social, environmental, and cultural liberation, and philosophies around giving and receiving that intersect with fundraising.

Development & Donor Engagement

• With fundraising consultants, develop and implement a short-term and long-term fundraising plan.
• Analyze donor data and develop inclusive strategies for engagement.
• Represent NACF at donor meetings, events, and other public engagements.
• Develop personalized donor experiences and steward relationships that deepen engagement with NACF.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience managing a team preferably in a hybrid environment.
• 5+ years of fundraising experience in a social justice, arts, or culture-related environment, with an emphasis on individual donor strategies.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational and work experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of donor segmentation and personalized cultivation strategies, particularly at major-gift levels.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and execute fundraising plans.
• Proven success managing diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a high degree of creativity.
• Ability to interface with the public and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite or equivalent software and fundraising software.

Desired Qualifications

• Cultural competence, specifically knowledge and understanding of Native peoples and Tribes.
• An arts and culture background.

Additional Expectations

Primary office hours are flexible Monday through Friday between 8am to 6pm, depending upon meetings work on evenings and weekends may be required as a function of this salaried position. Travel may be required and may include weekends. The office is located in SE Portland, Oregon.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position that includes working remotely and working in person at the Portland, Oregon location. The estimate of in-office time is 2-3 times a week. Will attend regular virtual and/or in-person meetings with staff and/or other stakeholders as needed in Portland, OR offices.

Equipment Use

Personal computers, standard office equipment, and tools.

Mental and Physical Requirements

Duties require the use of considerable initiative and judgment. Requires working under minimal supervision and direction. Requires working under multiple deadlines and pressure. Requires good communication skills verbal, oral, and written with supervisor, co-workers, and artists. At times, may require dealing with difficult people or situations effectively. Requires supervision of work and training of staff; establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relationships; must be a team player.

Company Rights

The above information has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed for this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the employee assigned to this job. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2017-Native-Arts-and-Cultures-Equity-Statement.pdf

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Nonprofit Professionals Now is excited to be supporting the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation with the growth of their fundraising department.

All applications must include a resume and cover letter and will be reviewed and considered. All candidates moving forward will be notified of the next steps, which will include Phone Screens, Video Interviews, and In-Person meetings.

Application Link: https://apptrkr.com/6668047

Application Deadline: November 16, 2025