Development Director, Seattle

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Youth Guidance Full time
Job Title: Development Director, Seattle

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Director to join our team in Seattle. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of funders with a focus on corporate, foundation, and government grants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement plans to sustain and grow current foundation, corporate, and public funder relationships.
  • Represent Youth Guidance to the external community, including community events, partnership meetings, and media opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local and regional stakeholders, including community leaders, business executives, and government officials.
  • Collaborate with program leaders and a local Advisory Council to cultivate local and regional relationships that will sustain and grow Youth Guidance programming.
  • Stay current on the local operating context, including education and political landscapes, as well as current trends in the field of youth development.
  • Forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue, as well as donor renewal and acquisition, utilizing Salesforce for constituent relationship management.
  • Complete ongoing prospect research (online, databases, clearinghouses, professional literature, and donor prospecting directories) of current and prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors to identify viable local funding opportunities.
  • Develop and submit compelling, timely, and error-free letters of inquiry, presentation decks, online applications, formal proposals, and grant reports.
  • Work collaboratively with program, evaluation, and finance staff in the planning and development of grant proposals, reports, and budgets.
  • Ensure the fulfillment of funding partner recognition and benefits (e.g., article in newsletter, acknowledgement in annual report).

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience and demonstrated track record in development, with experience in youth development, human services, and/or K-12 education sectors preferred.
  • Experience engaging and partnering with Seattle-area funders and community-based organizations preferred.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), Salesforce experience preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Hiring Range of: $96,836-$139,444.
  • A competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans, FSA, paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time, basic life insurance coverage, basic AD&D coverage, wellness program, employee assistance programs, employee discount programs, 401k participation, and voluntary benefit plans.

About Youth Guidance:

Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving over 18,000 youth across the country. We believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth.

Our Commitment to DEIB:

We understand that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) are fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We celebrate the diversity of youth and staff and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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