Development Director

About the role

This position develops a range of fundraising strategies to sustain and grow Sustainable Connections’ revenue, including grants, contracts, individual giving, fundraising campaigns, and events. The Development Director works across all program areas to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, cultivate donor and funder relationships, and ensure strong stewardship of secured funds.

The role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, works well with others as well as independently, represents the organization compellingly, and excels at relationship building. Routine work includes using technology and programs such as QuickBooks, Salesforce, Givebutter, Excel, Asana, and Foundation Directory Online.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grants, contracts, individual giving, campaigns, and events.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and funders.
• Ensure strong stewardship of secured funds.
• Supervise staff and collaborate across program areas.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience with a track record of success in nonprofit fundraising, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, and donor stewardship.
• Strong grant writing and management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and results.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Deep commitment to sustainability, equity, and the values of mission-driven organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks, Salesforce (or similar CRM), Givebutter, Asana, Adobe, and cloud-based grant and fundraising platforms such as Foundation Directory Online.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with foundations, individual donors, business partners, and government leaders in Washington state.
• Experience developing strategic annual or multi-year fundraising plans.
• Knowledge of one or more of Sustainable Connections’ program areas: waste mitigation, affordable housing, food systems, clean energy, green building, or local business.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and program needs.

Pay

Full position wage range: $68,360–$102,540 annually. Expected starting range: $68,360–$85,450 annually.