Development & Communications Director: Lead Fundraising & Storytelling

Cim; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Women In Need (WWIN) seeks a Development and Communications Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program from major gifts to grants, sponsorships and community partnerships. You will build donor relationships, guide storytelling that highlights WWIN Scholars, and expand WWIN’s statewide visibility.

You will work with the Executive Director, Board, and external partners to advance WWIN’s mission, manage a Development and Communications Associate, and steward opportunities at

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated success securing and stewarding major gifts, managing donor relationships and personally leading solicitations.
• Strong storytelling, communication, strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Experience leading staff or external partners and coordinating fundraising, communications and donor engagement.
• A commitment to educational opportunity for Washington women and the ability to attend meetings and events in Seattle, with occasional travel elsewhere in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows major gifts, annual giving, grants, sponsorships and community partnerships.
• Build and steward donor relationships, personally lead solicitations and help supporters connect their philanthropy to meaningful impact.
• Guide communications and storytelling that celebrate Scholars’ achievements, inspire giving and strengthen WWIN’s statewide visibility.
• Lead fundraising and engagement strategy for Elevate, WWIN’s signature event, and create opportunities for donors to connect with the mission.
• Mentor the Development and Communications Associate, guide external partners and collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to advance WWIN’s goals.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor relations

Storytelling

Strategic planning

Job description

Washington Women In Need (WWIN) seeks a Development and Communications Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program from major gifts to grants, sponsorships and community partnerships. You will build donor relationships, guide storytelling that highlights WWIN Scholars, and expand WWIN’s statewide visibility.

You will work with the Executive Director, Board, and external partners to advance WWIN’s mission, manage a Development and Communications Associate, and steward opportunities at