Breakthrough T1D · 7 hours ago
Development Director
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expBreakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization dedicated to improving lives through innovative fundraising and community engagement. The Development Director will play a crucial role in executing integrated fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors and volunteers, and driving the organization's mission forward in the community.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter. This includes driving individual and corporate supporter growth within assigned event portfolio
Responsible for achieving both personal and Gala revenue goals and support the achievement of chapter revenue and engagement goals
Secure and retain Gala table hosts, guests, and event sponsors
Acquire, cultivate, and solicit mid and major level Fund A Cure donors
Design, plan and implement Gala cultivation event(s) that will inspire and engage key event donors and volunteers
Develop and implement meaningful audience development strategies that inspire giving night-of, including maximizing table spend and activation
In collaboration with national and chapter partners, create and implement annual strategies that will drive growth of assigned event portfolio through corporate and individual donor engagement and stewardship at the chapter level. Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects
Develop and implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year
Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long-term success of organization
Implement strategies to retain, acquire and activate supporters in events that will ensure fundraising, and participation goals are met for current and future activities
Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders that drive revenue as key partners; includes event leadership and committees
Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners
Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence
Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D. Understand and be able to articulate the strategic direction and purpose of the organization
Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics. Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and community engagement and clinical trials
Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example
Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development to direct reports, if applicable
Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures
Develops expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate
Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners to monitor KPI progress, identify risks and opportunities, and take actions as appropriate to ensure success of event(s)
Partner annually with national program partner(s) to establish budget and pipeline strategies specific to event portfolio and role
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $750k; experience working directly or leading staff teams particularly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.). Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters
Experience partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers
Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. High emotional IQ. Superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team
Proven ability to develop and successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area
Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D's mission. Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization's mission
Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure
College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to travel locally required. Evening and weekend work as needed
Must have a valid WA state driver's license and access to a vehicle
Preferred
Existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement plan
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
Company
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Breakthrough T1D has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-11-10Grant· $0.05M
2025-04-08Grant
2017-03-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Aaron J. Kowalski
Chief Executive Officer
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