Director of Development

About the role

The Director of Development secures philanthropic support from new and existing donors; serves as a faculty liaison to assigned fundraising priority areas; and plays a key role in sustaining and expanding a robust major and planned gifts program.

Responsibilities

• Executes a major gift fundraising strategy that supports both current-use and endowment fundraising objectives, while integrating planned giving and annual support strategies as required.
• Broadens the base of major and legacy gift support by identifying potential new donors and adding them to the prospect pool.
• Works closely with Seattle Children's Foundation leadership, board trustees, volunteer leadership and major gift prospects to build on the institution's historic success to achieve our philanthropic vision and mission.
• Fosters a comprehensive and fully integrated approach that seeks to optimize a shared purpose and outcomes as a key individual contributor to Seattle Children's Development Team.

Requirements

• Required Education And Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of major gifts/fundraising experience in non-profit and/or higher education environment required, including donor solicitation and management.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and donor databases.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the Greater Seattle Area and WAMI philanthropic community is an asset.
• Experience closing and/or working with six and seven figure gifts and/or grants.
• Previous major gift fundraising experience in a healthcare or research focused organization.
• Experience partnering with clinical and research faculty, co-developing fundraising priorities.
• Previous experience working with trustees and other community volunteers.
• Prior experience with Raisers Edge donor data base systems.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.