Lifelong · 1 month ago
Associate Director of Development
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$81K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expLifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. The Associate Director of Development plays a pivotal role in advancing Lifelong’s mission by developing and leading strategic philanthropy and fundraising initiatives while cultivating donor relationships.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Vice President of External Relations, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals and drives increased contributed income
Identify and secure funding opportunities across individual giving, direct response, major gifts, legacy giving, grants, corporate giving and sponsorships, and special events
Analyze market fundraising trends and pivot strategies accordingly to maximize revenue generation
Support the CEO in managing a portfolio of major donors and assisting with their cultivation and stewardship activities
Develop and implement a major donor strategy, including launching campaign-specific opportunities and managing personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies to identify new prospects and cultivate current donors
Drive efforts to successfully acquire, retain, and reactivate individual donors, which includes partnering with marketing and communications to execute campaigns across direct mail, social, paid, and digital/e-mail
Build and maintain strong relationships with a personal portfolio of current and potential donors, ensuring effective communication and engagement
Collaborate with external relations team (special events, marketing, communications) to develop and implement a robust corporate giving/sponsorship strategy
Establish and staff a mid-level giving program to strengthen the major donor pipeline
Generate regular reports for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and CEO to track progress of fundraising goals and revenue projections
Qualification
Required
Minimum of seven years of proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a track record of securing six and seven figure major gifts and grants
Strong understanding of development/philanthropic trends and best practices
Highly organized and conscientious with the ability to prioritize effectively, juggle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and public speaking
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a team
Proficiency in using fundraising software, donor databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, board members, and other stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Passion for Lifelong's mission and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred (Master's degree is a plus)
CFRE certification, or willingness to achieve, is highly desired
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous vacation (3 weeks your first year), sick leave, and 2 personal days a year
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance options
Long term disability
Mass transit subsidy
15 paid holidays per year
Company
Lifelong
Lifelong is a nonprofit organization that delivers food, housing, and health services to people living with chronic illnesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erica Sessle
Chief Executive Officer
Marshall Curtis, MBA
Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer
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