Development Director

Position Mission

The King County Bar Association (KCBA) and the King County Bar Foundation (KCBF) seeks a highly collaborative, strategic, and independently motivated individual to use their talents within organizational planning, fundraising, budgeting, and outreach to build meaningful awareness within communities. This charismatic individual will shape our newest role to help us build an inspiring development program grounded in our mission.

KCBA Mission: The King County Bar Association (KCBA) promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community through public service and engagement in public policy.

KCBF Mission: The King County Bar Foundation (KCBF) is a 501(c)3 fundraising organization managed by KCBA whose mission is to promote access to the legal system and to advance diversity in the legal profession.

The Development Director will play a crucial role as a core executive team member within the leadership team at KCBA/KCBF. This position will be responsible for taking the steps to ensure the nonprofit organizations are hitting their fundraising milestones, adhering to annual budgets, and identifying future fundraising opportunities that are necessary for continued sustainable growth. This position reports to the Executive Director.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with the KCBF Board of Trustees to achieve developmental goals and achieve effective governance.
• Work with the leadership team and boards to design and implement overall fund development strategy for strategic short and long-term fundraising goals
• Plan and evaluate fundraising campaigns and activities based on current trends and best practices in the nonprofit community
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors and funders
• Responsible for grant cultivation and oversight of grant prospecting, writing and reporting
• Support the Executive Director in relationships with existing and potential funders
• Answer current and prospective donor inquiries
• Work with event staff to plan and implement fundraising initiatives and events, which include cultivation events and larger annual fundraising events
• Raise annual revenue to pursue KCBA/KCBF’s strategic long-term goals
• Maintain records of all past and current donor activity.Oversee stewardship effort including preparing acknowledgements of giving, thank you notes and tax documentation
• Work with the KCBF Board to create a fundraising development plan that will assist in raising awareness on key issues supported by the KCBA/KCBF
• Works with marketing and communications to create solicitation materials for fundraising initiatives
• Embrace the mission and values of KCBA/KCBF and develop donor opportunities that align with KCBA/KCBF vision
• Commit to growth within the fundraising and budgetary responsibilities of KCBA/KCBF
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant life experience and minimum of five years of development experience required
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Robust knowledge and experience in fundraising and advocacy specifically pertaining to individual and corporate philanthropic gifts
• Strong and motivated relationship builder with ability to foster and strengthen collaboration amongst diverse groups
• Computer literate, knowledge of association management systems and Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of the KCBA mission and how the organization supports community members representing wide range of racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience developing and overseeing annual fundraising, communication plans, and tracking for success
• A desire to help people and the community
• The strong ability to work independently, highly organized, creative and a self-starter

About KCBA

Founded in 1886, KCBA is a membership legal organization with over 4,000 attorney members, over 80 staff members and an annual budget of $10,000,000. As a unionized workplace and an equal opportunity employer, KCBA is committed to upholding an equity and justice-based organizational environment for the public, the client communities it serves, its members, its Boards, its staff, and its volunteers. This means the organization actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity among people who are diverse in work background; lived and professional experience; immigration status and citizenship; education; race and ethnicity; national origin; sexual orientation; age; indigenous group membership; religious preference; marital status; sensory, mental, and physical abilities; social class; gender identity; veteran status, as well as other differences relevant to equity and justice.The resulting diversity is both a source of organizational strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.

Please note, one of KCBA’s programs supports attorneys working with parents and guardians of at-risk children. As a result, certain convictions would make an applicant ineligible.

POSITION DETAILS

This is an exempt full-time position requiring occasional local travel within King County. Salary range is $110,000-$124,000 annually. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation, sick leave, and more. The position is currently hybrid in the Puget Sound region (both in-person and remote) and includes some evening and weekend events. The position may transition to a permanent in-person position subject to changes in office policy.

TO APPLY

Priority will be given to those who apply by October 31, 2025, by 5:00 p.m., however we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Make “Development Director” your subject line and send a letter of interest that addresses any lived or professional experience that explain your qualifications for this role, resume, and three references to: HR@kcba.org.

Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation, sick leave, and more.