Development Coordinator

Seattle Pride; Seattle (WA); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Seattle Pride, also known as Seattle Out & Proud Foundation, is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to support individual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising events.

The role blends strategy with hands-on execution, half-time (~20 hours/week), and a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will help grow Seattle Pride's donor base and raise funds for LGBTQIA2S+ community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting donor cultivation and annual fund strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor stewardship.
• Ability to plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Proficiency with donor databases and reporting.
• Attention to detail in data entry and fundraising metrics.

Responsabilités

• Support annual fund strategy and donor cultivation efforts.
• Maintain and update donor database (Bloomerang) and ensure data quality.
• Execute direct mail, email, and online giving campaigns; report results.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate event logistics and post-event follow-up and reporting.
• Collaborate on seasonal fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Contribute to development operations and process improvements.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Data management

Communication

Outils

Bloomerang

Description du poste

The Seattle Out & Proud Foundation (referred to as “Seattle Pride”) produces and promotes events to connect, strengthen, and advocate for Seattle's LGBTQIA2S+ community. Seattle Pride is a dual-entity nonprofit (501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)) with a ~$1.7M annual budget for the 501(c)(3) and a separate budget for the 501(c)(4); Executive Director and staff; an engaged Board of Directors; hundreds of volunteers, and contractors who work with us for specific initiatives. We annually produce events including the Seattle Pride Parade and Pride in the Park ; promote arts and culture programming; publish the Seattle Pride Magazine ; and host arts and culture events including a speaker series and pride nights with community partners. We also provide grants and sponsorships to organizations and initiatives that advocate for the LGBTQIA2S+ community; offer youth workforce development programs; and run youth arts programming.

Role Description

The Development Coordinator will support cultivation and stewardship of Seattle Pride's individual donor base, coordinate fundraising events and campaigns, maintain donor database systems, and help lay the groundwork for the organization's long-term development infrastructure. This is a half-time position (~20 hours per week), hybrid position that combines support for fundraising strategy with hands-on fundraising execution. This position may have the opportunity to grow in scope and hours over time. (Future expansion is possible but not guaranteed.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

Individual Giving & Annual Fund (60%)

• Support the development and execution of the annual fund strategy, as directed by the Executive Director and supervisor, targeting individual donors at all levels.
• Maintain and regularly update Seattle Pride's donor database (Bloomerang), ensuring accurate, timely data entry and consistent coding standards.
• Execute direct mail, email, and online giving campaigns; track performance and provide reporting.
• Prepare donor acknowledgment materials and stewardship communications; ensure timely thank-you letters and recognition.
• Support donor cultivation activities: help prepare meeting materials for prospective donors, coordinate follow‑up communications, and maintain cultivation calendars.
• Plan, coordinate and execute in‑person fundraising events and campaigns; manage invitations, guest lists, event logistics, and post‑event stewardship.
• Track event revenue, attendance, and donor engagement; provide reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues to run seasonal and special fundraising initiatives and giveback campaigns.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and recognition tied to events and campaigns.

Administration & Operations (15%)

• Maintain detailed records of all fundraising activity and donor interactions.
• Generate reports on fundraising progress and donor metrics for the Executive Director, Board, and Fundraising Committee.
• Assist with event logistics, social media updates, and general development department administration as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and Fundraising Committee meetings; contribute to ongoing improvement of development processes.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until filled, with priority consideration for those received by November 12, 2026.