Job Announcement: Director of Development
Position Summary
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) is looking for a talented, determined, and collaborative Director of Development. This position will specifically work to grow our memberships, develop strategies for increasing sponsorships, help to build a system for engaging with individual donors, and to collaborate on grant applications. A person will be successful in this position if they are able to form strong partnerships with people and organizations who share our vision of creating healthy, economically vital, and civically engaged communities via strong nonprofits. This role will be ideal for someone that is looking for the next level of responsibility in their career and brings a lot of ideas around revenue generation in the nonprofit sector.
This is a new position, and a key part of the job will be establishing new ways of approaching fundraising and systems to support it. As part of the Leadership Team at NAWA, the Director of Development will serve a key role in helping to convene nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate so that nonprofits can achieve their missions. Strong candidates will bring skills in strategy development and relationship building, as well as a proven commitment to racial equity.
The Director of Development is a senior leadership position, partnering with the Executive Director and other staff on revenue growth with an emphasis on donor and membership development, event sponsorships, and writing for private grants and government contracts. This position requires an entrepreneurial and creative approach to grow the organization’s revenue by identifying partners who believe in our work as capacity builders and advocates for the nonprofit sector.
Key Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
If you possess some of the qualifications below and have a strong interest in learning about the other areas of the job, we encourage you to apply.
General Skills and Requirements for all NAWA Staff
Additional Information
Location: Seattle Office or work from home from another Washington State location
Some travel required, primarily within Washington State
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Starting salary range: $85,000-$93,000
Supervisor: Executive Director
Starting Benefits: Three weeks annual vacation leave, 12 days of sick time, and 12 paid holidays per year, plus a paid office closure from Dec 26 to Dec 31. $725/month toward a cafeteria plan of health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as various long & short-term disability and other options. $50/month each ($100 total) reimbursement for use of personal cell phone and internet for work purposes. Progressive benefits include a 6-week paid sabbatical leave after five years.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume as pdfs online to https://bit.ly/4dyDAi2. The preferred deadline for resumes is November 20, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
Please name your documents First Name_Last Name cover letter and First Name_Last Name resume.
NAWA is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
About NAWA
NAWA convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate so that nonprofits can achieve their missions. Stronger nonprofits contribute to healthy, collaborative, economically vital, and civically engaged communities.
NAWA has a staff of 12 and an annual budget of $1.5M. We have a robust learning program offering up to 100 learning events annually, ranging from short webinars to the multi-day Washington State Nonprofit Conference. Our policy advocacy program organizes nonprofits to raise their voices for policy changes that benefit the nonprofit sector and the people we serve. We connect nonprofit leaders for networking, learning, and collaboration.
NAWA has a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and respect for regional differences. We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background on our staff team will lead to a better environment for our employees and stronger nonprofits across Washington. We value and support learning, professional growth, and offer flexible hours and remote work options. Learn more at www.nonprofitwa.org
Job Announcement: Director of Development
Position Summary
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) is looking for a talented, determined, and collaborative Director of Development. This position will specifically work to grow our memberships, develop strategies for increasing sponsorships, help to build a system for engaging with individual donors, and to collaborate on grant applications. A person will be successful in this position if they are able to form strong partnerships with people and organizations who share our vision of creating healthy, economically vital, and civically engaged communities via strong nonprofits. This role will be ideal for someone that is looking for the next level of responsibility in their career and brings a lot of ideas around revenue generation in the nonprofit sector.
This is a new position, and a key part of the job will be establishing new ways of approaching fundraising and systems to support it. As part of…
Three weeks annual vacation leave, 12 days of sick time, and 12 paid holidays per year, plus a paid office closure from Dec 26 to Dec 31. $725/month toward a cafeteria plan of health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as various long & short-term disability and other options. $50/month each ($100 total) reimbursement for use of personal cell phone and internet for work purposes. Progressive benefits include a 6-week paid sabbatical leave after five years.
Three weeks annual vacation leave, 12 days of sick time, and 12 paid holidays per year, plus a paid office closure from Dec 26 to Dec 31. $725/month toward a cafeteria plan of health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as various long & short-term disability and other options. $50/month each ($100 total) reimbursement for use of personal cell phone and internet for work purposes. Progressive benefits include a 6-week paid sabbatical leave after five years.