Strategic Partnerships Director

4 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Clover Search Works Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships Director to join our team at Clover Search Works. As a key member of our development team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support our growing programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a collaborative fundraising strategy across programs, including Rural Democracy, Rural Climate Partnership, and Resource Rural.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective funders, including foundations, donors, and philanthropic networks.
  • Collaborate with program directors and development staff to understand and translate program plans and outcomes into compelling proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
  • Oversee the development team, including a Strategic Partnerships Associate and a grant writer, to ensure efficient processes for managing donor information and communicating with funders.
  • Provide management, guidance, and mentorship to development team members, including contractors as needed.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising and development for nonprofit social change organizations and/or philanthropy.
  • Experience overseeing cultivation and stewardship of 7-figure+ gifts.
  • Demonstrated ability to design fund development strategy grounded in partnerships with aligned foundations and large donors.
  • Existing relationships with foundations, donors, and/or philanthropic networks - ideally in democracy, climate, and/or economic justice philanthropy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with solutions and strategies relevant to at least 1-2 of Heartland Fund's programs: climate, rural development, democracy, economic justice.
  • Basic understanding of new federal funding programs and how decision-making related to these programs flows from federal to state to local officials.
  • Fluency with equity practices and racial justice lens.
  • Professional or lived experience in rural places (preferred).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $205,000 and a generous benefits package. This is a remote position with opportunities for leadership and rewarding collaboration with a network of funding partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about rural people and places, and committed to equity and racial justice, we encourage you to apply.



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