- Manage development team to include setting department goals and objectives consistent with CSF's mission.
- Serve as a lead on securing major gifts.
- Secure fundraising revenue by designing, directing, implementing, and managing comprehensive donor strategies with an emphasis on individual giving.
- Manage fundraising program activities including relationship strategy development, prospect identification, solicitation and engagement, proposal development, recognition, and appreciation efforts as related to current and new revenue.
- Manage relationships with key donors.
- Direct maintenance and tracking of major donor recognition programs and communication.
- Work with Public Relations and communications team to create consistent, powerful, and compelling messaging as it relates to major gift development efforts.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget to accomplish the annual fundraising objectives.
- Represent CSF in the community and, when appropriate, at regional and national meetings.
- Create and direct a comprehensive development plan integrating and supporting local, regional, and national sites and programs.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Determine and ensure adherence to department budget.
- Serve on boards, committees and taskforces that promote education, college access, and mentoring.
- Promote community outreach.
- Attend Foundation, donor, and community events with or on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Creates and maintains an expectation that the principles of equity and justice are understood and incorporated in the work of the team. Serves as a champion, role model, and active participant for equity and justice activities, programs, and initiatives. Ensures the team's operational processes and procedures support the organization's goals for equity and justice.
- Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional experience including fundraising, events, institutional philanthropy, and non-profit board development.
- Minimum five (5) years prior supervisory or management experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered. - Experience securing major gifts.
- Experience with event management, institutional philanthropy and strategic planning.
- Exceptional organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to plan strategically, think creatively, and build long-term relationships with donors.
- Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams with integrity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated self-starter, highly motivated and detailed oriented.
- Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communications, as well as knowledge of various software programs including but not limited to Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office365, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work nonstandard hours (evenings, holidays, and weekends) as needed.
- Strong budget and financial management skills and ability to prioritize development initiatives based on return on investment.
- Highly proficient at establishing strong partnerships across organizations and influencing stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build and manage relationships between team members, leadership, and consultants.
- Existing relationships in Seattle, throughout Washington State and nationally preferred.
- Exceptional project management skills.
- Have ability to manage in a climate of change and ambiguity.
- Works collaboratively with CSF staff, colleagues, and other partners.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respecting individual differences and serving diverse populations.
- Initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote equity and an understanding of oppression and its impact on underserved populations.
- Operate office equipment such as a computer and printer/copier.
- Communicate information and ideas to create understanding and exchange accurate information.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Perceive, inspect, and assess data at close range.
- This position requires Washington state residents if assigned in a Washington based location. If this position is assigned in a District of Columbia based location the resident must reside in the District of Columbia.
- Job may allow for hybrid work arrangements.
- Uses collaborative software for communicating with others and attending virtual meetings.
- Occasional travel is required, including some evening and weekend events.
- Reliable transportation is required.
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Description
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.
Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this job. The College Success Foundation is committed to fostering an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Therefore, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the interview process or to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, please contact Human Resources.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
The position may change based upon the needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations, College Success Foundation maintains a drug free environment and all successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
