Director of Advancement
$60,000–$60,000 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement the capital fundraising plan, annual campaign, and donor solicitations to meet revenue goals. Directly supervise the Advancement department, including Development, Marketing, and Program Managers, while coaching staff to achieve community impact. Oversee the William Grose Center's strategic direction, ensuring programming aligns with organizational strategy and generates compelling funder narratives. Manage donor relationships, cultivate strategic partnerships, and lead grant writing efforts to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government bodies. Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and maintain consistent external-facing communications across all departments. Build out the team from the ground up due to recent reorganization, ensuring all activities strengthen ACLT's mission to preserve Black community ownership in Greater Seattle.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship
- Certification or completion certificate in Professional Fundraising, Fundraising Management, or similar
- five (5) or more years of experience in fundraising, sponsorship solicitation, and/or strategic partnerships with evidence of growing donor giving year-over-year
- Experience in the direct solicitation of major gifts from individual donors of $5,000+
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of racial equity and social justice issues faced by Black communities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with the grant writing process and a demonstrated track record of successfully procuring grants
- Experience with donor databases and event management software
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Comfort working autonomously and as part of a team; ability to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as necessary
- Knowledge of and interest in financial markets, wealth management, and other areas that may influence philanthropic giving
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals and deadlines under pressure
- Experience supervising or managing staff, preferably in a nonprofit or community organization
- Reliable transportation – some driving may be required
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field
- Seven (7) or more years of experience in fundraising, sponsorship solicitation, and/or strategic partnerships
- Experience in the direct solicitation of major gifts from individual donors of $25,000+ or equivalent sales experience
- Experience overseeing or coordinating community programs or economic mobility initiatives
- Knowledge of the local and national philanthropic landscape
- Experience with prospect research tools
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