Seattle International Foundation · 5 days ago
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expSeattle International Foundation (SIF) is dedicated to advancing equality, human rights, and democracy in Central America. The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships will lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy, strengthen partnerships, and broaden the Foundation’s impact in the region, while managing donor relationships and enhancing fundraising systems.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead Revenue Diversification Strategy • Develop and execute a multi-year revenue diversification plan, prioritizing HNW individuals, DAFs, and corporate philanthropy
Advance SIF’s major donor and individual giving program, including segmentation, prospect identification, relationship development pathways, and stewardship systems
Identify and engage DAF donors and philanthropic advisors to grow unrestricted and flexible funding
Build and manage corporate partnerships, including sponsorships, matching gifts, and program-aligned funding opportunities
Collaborate with leadership to set ambitious yet realistic growth goals and KPIs
Manage and Strengthen Institutional Funders • Maintain and grow SIF’s relationships with private foundations that provide core and program funding
Oversee the foundation grant cycle: LOIs, proposals, budgets, reporting, compliance, and donor communications
Identify new institutional prospects aligned with SIF’s mission and program strategy
Donor Engagement & Stewardship Across All Funding Streams • Serve as a compelling, informed ambassador for SIF and its mission in Central America
Support the Executive Director and Board in high-level donor engagement and solicitation
Design donor engagement systems, including stewardship communications, updates, and events
Collaborate with communications and program staff to create compelling donor materials, impact stories, cases for support, and reports
Internal Leadership & Infrastructure Building • Strengthen development systems and processes, including CRM optimization, prospect research, forecasting, and donor pipelines
Develop and manage a structured, opportunity-based development pipeline that tracks prospects from initial engagement through committed support, ensuring progress toward quarterly and annual revenue goals
Work collaboratively across all teams and program, and support program leads in understanding and contributing to SIF’s long-term development priorities and fundraising goals
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and culture
Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to the Development Coordinator, and oversee additional consultants or staff as the development function grows
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in fundraising, with demonstrated success engaging and securing major gifts from individuals
Experience developing or growing individual giving programs, including stewardship and donor engagement
Experience working with private foundations, including proposal writing and grant management
Knowledge of or interest in Central America, civil society strengthening, rule of law, and equity
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate people to action
Fluency in English and Spanish
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and thoughtfully within a multi-country team
Alignment with SIF's values and commitment to human rights and equitable practices
Preferred
Experience engaging DAF donors, wealth advisors, or family foundations
Experience in corporate philanthropy or partnerships
Experience working with intermediary funders, regranting, pooled funds, or philanthropic collaboratives
Experience staffing board fundraising or donor committees
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Company
Seattle International Foundation
Seattle International Foundation SIF supports worldwide poverty alleviation efforts through grant-making and other activities, with a strategic focus on Central America.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bill Clapp
Co-Founder and Board President
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