Development Manager

About the Role 

Rose City Rollers is the largest roller derby league in the world, serving more than 420 skaters and hosting 60+ bouts each year. Our mission is to serve women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who want to play the team sport of roller derby, connect with an inclusive community, and realize their power both on skates and off. 

Because we host so many events and have a large, passionate fan base, we have built a strong and creative sponsorship program that is central to our fundraising strategy. We’re looking for someone excited to help grow that program while also exploring ways to turn fans into deeper supporters and donors. 

We do maintain some traditional development work—grants we already have relationships with, a year-end appeal, sustaining donors, and supporting team and program fundraising, but we aim to be thoughtful about where effort produces the greatest return. 

This role is ideal for someone who understands nonprofit fundraising fundamentals, enjoys building partnerships, and is energized by exploring new ways to grow support within a vibrant sports community. 

Essential Duties 

• Help shape and execute Rose City Rollers’ development strategy with league leadership 

• Lead and grow our sponsorship program, including prospecting, negotiations, contracts, fulfillment, and new offerings 

• Use project management systems to organize and track development work 

• Maintain accurate data in our CRM (Neon One) 

• Write a limited number of grants where we already have strong relationships 

• Manage our year-end appeal and sustaining donor efforts with an eye toward effort vs. reward 

• Support team and program fundraising initiatives 

• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, and community partners 

• Supervise the Development Coordinator 

• Continue building the Board of Directors’ fundraising capacity 

Requirements 

• 2–3 years of nonprofit development experience, with exposure to sponsorships, partnerships, donor programs, or creative fundraising initiatives 

• Experience meeting revenue goals and using data to guide strategy 

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a creative, fast-moving environment 

• Comfort working with diverse members, volunteers, sponsors, and donors 

• Proficiency with collaboration and database tools (Microsoft 365, ClickUp, Neon One, Slack) 

Additional Requirements 

• Work from home on personal equipment 

• Reliable transportation to our venue and events 

• Ability to assist with sponsorship fulfillment (lifting 50+ lbs., ladders, etc.) 

Work Schedule 

Full-time, exempt (40 hours/week). Most work occurs during weekday business hours, with some evenings and weekends for bouts and events. Success in this role requires strong self-management to balance office work with in-person presence at our venue and community events. 

Compensation 

Salary: $60,000–$72,000 depending on experience, reviewed annually. 

Benefits include: 

• 100% employer-paid medical and vision 

• 50% dental 

• Paid vacation and sick time 

• Flexible schedule 

• Monthly tech stipend 

• Free skating membership 

• Merchandise discounts 

• Oregon Saves retirement program 

Total benefits package valued at approximately $15,000 annually. 

We’re looking for the right fit. If this role excites you but you have questions about any part of the position, we encourage you to apply and include them in your application.