Stewardship Director

Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon (Hybrid Community-Based Role)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Help Shape the Future of Inclusion in Oregon

At Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with choice, dignity, independence, and belonging.

Since 1997, ALSO has partnered with children and adults experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities to build meaningful lives in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Through residential, supported living, employment, and community-based services, we help people pursue their goals, strengthen relationships, and fully participate in the life of their community.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Stewardship Director to help lead the next chapter of our story.

This is more than a fundraising position.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a new function focused on philanthropy, marketing, brand strategy, community engagement, and external affairs. You will serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping increase awareness, strengthen partnerships, grow philanthropic support, and elevate the voices of the people we support.

If you're a relationship-builder, storyteller, strategist, and community connector who wants to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join ALSO?

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up.

As ALSO's Stewardship Director, you will work directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, community leaders, donors, and partners to shape how ALSO is known throughout Oregon.

Your work will help create opportunities for people experiencing disabilities through:

• Employment and career pathways
• Assistive technology and innovation
• Accessible and stable housing
• Community inclusion and life enrichment opportunities
• Workforce development and support
• Sustainable services for future generations

You won't simply raise funds.

You'll help create opportunities, open doors, and strengthen communities.

What You'll Do

Lead Fundraising & Development Strategy

• Develop and execute annual fundraising and stewardship strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Grow individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, foundations, and major donor relationships.
• Build and manage a sustainable donor pipeline from identification and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.
• Establish fundraising goals, monitor progress, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership and the Board.
• Diversify funding sources to support long-term organizational sustainability.

Own ALSO's Brand Strategy & Marketing

• Serve as the steward of the ALSO brand across all external communications and public-facing initiatives.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies that increase awareness, engagement, and community support.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, storytelling, visual identity, and brand standards.
• Oversee development-related communications including newsletters, campaigns, social media, website content, and promotional materials.
• Strengthen ALSO's visibility and reputation as a leader in disability inclusion and community-based services.

Tell Stories That Inspire Action

• Lead organization-wide storytelling efforts that center dignity, autonomy, choice, and inclusion.
• Elevate the voices and lived experiences of people who choose services from ALSO.
• Collaborate with program leaders to highlight meaningful outcomes and community impact.
• Create compelling donor and community engagement campaigns that inspire action and investment.

Build Community Partnerships

• Serve as a visible ambassador for ALSO throughout Oregon communities.
• Develop relationships with businesses, foundations, civic organizations, government agencies, and community partners.
• Represent ALSO at community events, networking opportunities, speaking engagements, and fundraising activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand awareness, advocacy, recruitment visibility, and philanthropic support.

Lead Events & Community Engagement

• Plan and execute fundraising events, donor appreciation gatherings, sponsorship opportunities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Create meaningful experiences that strengthen relationships and deepen community connection to ALSO's mission.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, communications, sponsorship fulfillment, and post-event stewardship.

Help Build the Future

• Partner closely with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.
• Help establish systems, processes, and strategies that create long-term sustainability.
• Build the foundation for a future Development & External Affairs Department focused on fundraising, branding, communications, and community engagement.

What We're Looking For

We know great candidates come from many backgrounds.

You may have experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, communications, public relations, business development, community engagement, sales, or relationship management.

We're looking for someone who:

• Builds authentic relationships with ease.
• Communicates with confidence and professionalism.
• Thinks strategically while remaining highly action-oriented.
• Enjoys networking and connecting people to a mission.
• Can inspire others to invest in meaningful work.
• Is comfortable serving as a public-facing leader and brand ambassador.
• Believes in inclusion, dignity, and community.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, development, marketing, communications, or community engagement.
• Experience managing donor, sponsor, or partner relationships.
• Experience leading fundraising campaigns, events, or strategic community initiatives.
• Strong written communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, fundraising software, or marketing platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for meetings and events.

Benefits & Perks

At ALSO, we believe in investing in the people who invest in our mission.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Milestone service recognition
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities when business needs allow

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Trust. Teamwork. Innovation. Dignity. Respect. Accountability. Humility.

They shape how we support people, work together, and show up in our communities every day.

Our Hiring Process

We strive to make our hiring process transparent, engaging, and respectful.

Our process includes:

• Application & Portfolio Review
• Interview with the CEO and Leadership Team
• Mock Presentation with Key Stakeholders
• Reference and Background Checks
• Offer and Welcome to ALSO

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities to apply.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited by the opportunity to build relationships, strengthen communities, tell meaningful stories, and help create a more inclusive future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a future where everyone belongs.