Director of Development

About the role

The Development Director is responsible for leading and executing all fundraising and development activities as a department of one. This role blends strategy and execution, managing the full lifecycle of fundraising including individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and donor communications. The Development Director partners closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to maintain and grow Jubilee’s funding base.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising including individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and donor communications.
• Partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to maintain and grow Jubilee’s funding base.
• Support the organization with external contractors (graphic design, grant writing, event production and communications) and an internal database manager who oversees gift processing and reporting.
• Serve as a key ambassador for Jubilee, representing the organization to donors, foundations, corporate partners, community stakeholders, volunteers, and the broader public.

Requirements

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising or related experience.
• Demonstrated success in meeting fundraising goals across multiple revenue streams.
• Experience managing donor relationships, including major gifts.
• Strong administrative and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Jubilee's mission and ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience working for human services organizations, especially in the homeless services and housing sectors.
• Preferred: Experience as a sole fundraiser or in a small development shop.
• Preferred: Familiarity with grant management and institutional fundraising.
• Preferred: Experience developing corporate engagement strategies that include sponsorship, volunteerism, and employee engagement and giving programs.
• Preferred: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, donor databases/CRMs.
• Preferred: Experience working with nonprofit boards.
• Preferred: Ability to lift up to 30-50lbs, and transport in-kind donations, event materials, etc.
• Preferred: Valid driver's license, reliable, insured vehicle, and ability to use personal car, as needed.

Benefits

• Full Time, exempt
• Salary Range: $78,000 – 110,000
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance, 401K

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About Jubilee

For over 40 years, Jubilee Women’s Center has helped women experiencing poverty to build stable and fulfilling futures, one extraordinary woman at a time. Led by the guiding principle that women of all races and cultures are to be treated with respect and dignity, Jubilee provides programs and services that empower women to make positive life changes. Located in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park neighborhood, Jubilee operates two transitional housing programs, one long-term housing program for graduates of Jubilee’s transitional program, and a free community clothing boutique serving low-income women in King County.

For more information, visit www.jwcenter.org.