POSITION: Director of Development and Communications

ROLE:

As the Director of Development & Communications, you will be the front-line fundraiser responsible for developing strategies and leading all resource development lines of business, including Corporate Relations, Major Gifts, Donor Relations, sponsorship, and fundraising events, while consistently maintaining superior donor relationships and increasing revenue. Developing and implementing marketing and communication plans and strategies, including public relations, media relations, online giving, digital communications, key messaging, and storytelling, to raise awareness of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting goals and planning and executing strategies to meet those goals in the areas of:
• Major donors
• Workplace giving (combined funds, matching)
• Corporate sponsorships
• Board giving
• In-kind gifts and donated services
• Oversight of special events
• Major donor stewardship events
• Set goals and plan and execute strategies around long-range support through planned giving and other deferred or long-term gifts
• Develop print and electronic materials to support the annual goals, including solicitation letters, major donor packets, informative/stewardship-oriented publications, event invitations, grants/proposals for small family foundations, etc. (in coordination with the Marketing and Digital Media Manager, and Events Manager and outside contractors). Review and approve all development-related materials developed by others.
• Lead the long-term development of relationships with donors, emphasizing donor stewardship and facilitating board engagement with this work.
• Lead the development of themes, goals, and strategies around the Annual Meeting.
• Oversee the execution of those plans and strategies.
• Conduct targeted written and in-person asks related to major donor giving, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, etc.
• Inspire, motivate, and oversee the efforts of Board members, volunteers, and other staff involved in the work of fund development
• Lead the selection, procurement, and management of hardware, software, and other electronic resources related to fund development
• Lead the development of, review, approve, and manage all contracts related to fund development, including event facilities, caterers, professional staff and other contract workers, etc.,
• Develop and manage annual budgets related to Fund Development and affiliated revenue.
• Analyze donor-giving trends and make appropriate changes to the plan as needed.
• Act as the Staff liaison to the future Board Fundraising committee
• Create and monitor the Development and Events budgets.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 7+ years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, including at least 2 years of experience managing grants is required (federal contract management is ideal)
• Experiencing leveraging and analyzing donor data to raise funds more effectively and familiarity with Little Green Light.
• Knowledge of the local nonprofit sector
• Experience directly supervising others and/or leading teams of volunteers, interns, etc.
• Write compelling and concise grant applications, reports, and plans; be able to organize and synthesize complex ideas into understandable summaries
• Fundamentals of strategic planning, nonprofit budgeting, program coordination, project management, fundraising, marketing, volunteer management and board governance
• Ability to build strong and authentic relationships with peers, donors, funders, and community members; Relate to stakeholders professionally and dynamically
• Willingness to take initiative and lead major projects, incorporating broad teams of stakeholders
• Aptitude for balancing strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines across multiple departments
• Lead teams of people and inspire supervisees to achieve their goals
• Resolve conflicts in a productive and respectful way
• Work with tight deadlines, high pressure and high stress environments, and sensitive or confidential topics
• Remain calm and clear-minded in spite of large workloads and multiple pressures
• Work both independently and as a team
• A driver’s license-some driving will be required for events

A strong track record of:

• Securing major gifts of $100,000 or more
• Building and expanding a base of donor support

Not required but highly desired for this position:

• Experience working with diverse, vulnerable communities
• Current or previous small business ownership
• Experience in microenterprise development, small business development, asset building, financial empowerment, or related industry
• Written and verbal Spanish language skills are a bonus

STAFF-WIDE EXPECTATIONS

• All staff are expected to engage in activities that contribute to the general well-being of the organization. Unless specifically stated otherwise, staff should expect to:
• Adhere to and demonstrate the Ventures core values in their work
• Participate in staff meetings, workgroups and committees
• Commitment to Ventures initiatives and work on diversity, equity and inclusion and advocacy
• Support a culture of data excellence through timely data entry and effective utilization of data and technology systems
• Attend and participate in client and volunteer events when practical
• Support fund development through activities such as participating in workgroups and committees, provide support at Ventures events, attending and bringing guests to events, bringing content expertise to grant writing or donor relationships, adhering to brand guidelines etc.
• Exhibit the Ventures core values: integrity, diversity, empowerment, community, innovation, and client-success
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the physical environment
• Adhere to all Ventures Policies and Procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a supervisor of one or more positions, responsibilities include:
• Ensuring the employee has a complete and accurate job description (set at the time of hire or promotion, when conditions change significantly, or when reviewed annually as part of the employee’s performance review)
• Ensuring proper record keeping for human resources, including offer letters, timesheets, position change forms, leave requests, and new staff forms.
• Interviewing, selecting, hiring, and onboarding staff into vacant positions
• Monitoring supervisee morale and making efforts to facilitate a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie
• Communicating performance expectations such as procedures, work schedule, etc., not detailed in the job description
• Working with the employee to set annual goals, professional development, etc.
• Ongoing monitoring of workload, progress on goals, etc.
• Providing scheduled verbal and written performance reviews as specified in the employment policies and addressing any immediate performance issues as they arise
• Identifying conflicts that involve your supervisees and mediating with other supervisors or staff members to solve conflicts promptly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting Salary/Rate: $80,000-$95,000
• Subsidized Medical insurance – 90% of premiums paid for by Ventures
• Paid Dental Insurance - 100% Ventures paid premiums
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Daycare)
• 403b Retirement Account with 2.5% employer contribution
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Annual professional development & workplace wellness spending allowance
• Generous paid leave, including 17 paid holidays per year; 17 to 22 paid vacation days per year (depending upon tenure); and 12 paid sick days per year

DETAILS:

• Department: Executive
• Tax Class/FSLA Status: Exempt
• Supervisor: Executive Director
• Supervisory Responsibilities: 3 FTE/1 Contractor, TBD
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Location: “The 2100 Building” - 2100 24th Avenue South, Suite 380, Seattle, WA 98144, Ventures requires employees to come into the office 3 days per week.
• An employment offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment, speak and listen on the telephone, and accurately see and interpret columns of numbers.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98144