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Chief Development Officer
Junior Achievement of Washington
Presencial, El trabajo se debe realizar en o cerca de Auburn, WA
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Chief Development OfficerAbout Junior Achievement of WashingtonJunior Achievement of Washington's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Washington reaches thousands of students each year with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.Junior Achievement of Washington associates are known for their passion for the mission that brings together business and education to work with students in kindergarten through high school, so they are empowered to own their economic success. Members of the team interact with community leaders who support Junior Achievement of Washington with their time, treasure, and talent. Junior Achievement of Washington offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.Junior Achievement of Washington is committed to social justice. We are committed to educating in a way that dismantles inequality, racism, and oppression and sparks honest conversations in our communities. The future that we envision and for which we prepare our students cannot exist unless we become catalysts for change and advocates for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work.Learn more about Junior Achievement of Washington at washington.ja.orgThe OpportunityJunior Achievement of Washington (JAWA) is at a pivotal moment in its growth and evolution. With a goal of raising $4 million annually, the organization is seeking a strategic and visionary Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join its Executive Team. This leader will play a critical role in charting and executing a plan for significant revenue growth, strengthening the internal Resource Development Team, and enhancing systems and cross-functional collaboration.With a respected statewide presence and a mission centered on financial literacy and career readiness, JAWA is well-positioned to expand its base of grant funding into deeper corporate, foundation, individual, and donor-advised fund support. The Development Team is highly skilled and energized—but in need of a leader who can bring structure, stability, and creativity to the organization's fundraising strategy. The CDO will be expected to complement the CEO's external partnerships, spearhead new funding opportunities, and collaborate closely with a committed Board eager to support fundraising efforts. This is a unique opportunity to lead a department poised for growth and to help shape a sustainable and scalable fundraising model.The ideal candidate will bring energy, strong organizational skills, self-awareness, curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning. They will inspire and support their team while grounding strategy in data and planning to drive donor acquisition, retention, and long-term engagement. JAWA has navigated several transitions in recent years—from the pandemic to staffing shifts and evolving financial outcomes—creating a powerful opening for a leader to bring renewed stability and momentum. Despite these challenges, the mission continues to deliver meaningful impact across the state, and there is strong organizational alignment around growth and innovation.The next Chief Development Officer will thrive if they are resilient, collaborative, and ready to roll up their sleeves to help build new systems and culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven, strategic fundraiser to help JAWA deepen its community partnerships, drive toward financial sustainability, and expand its life-changing work with students across Washington.Key Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the Executive and Senior Management Teams to provide a united, visible, and strong leadership presence across the organization.
- Strengthen and build an agile and results-oriented Resource Development Team.
- Develop and maintain significant relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
- Create and manage a portfolio of individual donors.
- Drive new growth opportunities. Identify, prioritize, develop, and launch new products, services, and business models that elevate the donor and volunteer experience.
- Ensure fundraising efforts support the JAWA community impact model and revenue goals. Such model components include workplace development, individual and major gifts, planned giving, Affinity Groups, Volunteer Engagement, and revenue-producing events.
- Evaluate donor experience and design, implement, and continually improve a resource development model based on researched best practices. Lead the team to success in taking its innovations to market in a timely and scalable way.
- Create, integrate, and adapt technological platforms and strategies to improve the donor experience.
- Lead innovation and data-driven giving solutions, positioning JAWA as a visionary market leader by donors, philanthropic organizations, media, and community.
- Ensure that the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) is consistently and accurately used to view existing and potential donors comprehensively. Use the data to inform strategies.
- Ensure information about the needs, interests, and expectations of these individuals and organizations is used to enrich relationships.
- Ensure that donor segmentation models are in place and used to inform fundraising plans. Ensure that prospective donors and partners are measured against those models and that resource development time and effort are being allocated toward those segments most critical to achieving the results of building a well-balanced donor portfolio and roadmap that drives giving and donation growth.
- Ensure that segment-specific strategic engagement plans are developed for building relationships that support fundraising efforts.
- Provide strategic leadership for volunteer committees associated with resource development activities.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration as a component of operationalizing the strategic plan and annual goals.
- Ensure relationship-based development practices intended to ensure an exceptional donor experience are in place and attract and sustain both financial and non-financial resources.
- Lead the strategic priorities of Planned Giving and Grants. Lead the team to build annual plans that support overall revenue goals. Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Directly supervise the following: Director of Grants, Regional Directors (x4); Corporate Partnerships Development Manager; and other appropriate roles.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- United Healthcare Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance – Employee
- Family and Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation and Wellness Leave
- Paid holidays and Winter Break
- Paid personal leave days
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Ability Assist Program
- Family Leave – Consistent with local and national regulations
- Retirement savings with matching company contributions
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible options to balance office time via remote access as well as flexible work schedules
- Opportunity to volunteer in classrooms teaching JA programs
Chief Development OfficerAbout Junior Achievement of WashingtonJunior Achievement of Washington's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Washington reaches thousands of students each year with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.Junior Achievement of Washington associates are known for their passion for the mission that brings together business and education to work with students in kindergarten through high school, so they are empowered to own their economic success. Members of the team interact with community leaders who support Junior Achievement of Washington with their time, treasure, and talent. Junior Achievement of Washington offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of…
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Auburn, WA, United States
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