Development Director for Sustainable Growth and Grants

Sustainable Connections; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Connections in Washington state seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts across grants, contracts, individual giving, campaigns, and events. You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and cultivate donor and funder relationships while ensuring strong stewardship of all secured funds.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach across programs, with a focus on sustainability and equity values

Qualifications

• 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience including grants, individual giving, major gifts, and donor stewardship
• Strong grant writing and management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategies across programs to grow revenue
• Cultivate donor and funder relationships and proposals
• Ensure stewardship of secured funds and compliance
• Represent the organization effectively and collaborate with staff

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Sustainability values

Tools

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Givebutter

Excel

Asana

Foundation Directory Online

Job description

Sustainable Connections in Washington state seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts across grants, contracts, individual giving, campaigns, and events. You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and cultivate donor and funder relationships while ensuring strong stewardship of all secured funds.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach across programs, with a focus on sustainability and equity values