Development Manager

National Nordic Museum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Orca card

Museum discounts

Job summary

National Nordic Museum in Seattle seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising and community relations. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, this supervisory role also serves as the Museum’s Salesforce administrator and manages grantseeking and major gift development.

The position supports department operations, develops development communications, mentors staff, and collaborates across teams to drive sustainable revenue growth and donor engagement while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, with grants management, major gifts cultivation and supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and Microsoft365 applications.
• Experience with a variety of software platforms, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies as needed.
• Weekend and evening work, as required.
• Ability to lift 20lbs.Ability to be seated/standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage fundraising and outreach initiatives to ensure growth.
• Oversee all fundraising programs, including annual giving, membership, major gifts, grants and sponsorships.
• Oversee grant fundraising efforts, including prospect research, proposal development, grant writing, reporting, and stewardship of funders.
• Lead corporate and partner relationship development efforts, including identifying and cultivating prospects, developing sponsorship opportunities, and managing solicitations and stewardship.
• Supervise and support the Membership Coordinator, interns, and other assigned personnel.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grantseeking

CRM (Salesforce)

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data management

Team supervision

Stakeholder management

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Development Manager

Reports to:Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

Department: Community Team

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation Range: $35-$38 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends.

Location: On-site

Benefits: The benefits package for this role includes paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; access to our 403(b)-retirement plan; medical/dental insurance plan, and Flexible Spending Account; unlimited Orca card; and exclusive Museum discounts.

Date Posted: August 12, 2026

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, the Development Manager supports the Museum’s fundraising and community relations programs. This supervisory role serves as the Museum’s Salesforce administrator and manages grantseeking and major gift development. The position also supports effective departmental operations, ensures successful execution of development initiatives, and contributes to sustainable revenue growth.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, manage and evaluate the Museum’s fundraising and outreach initiatives and support strategies to ensure growth.
• Oversee all fundraising programs, including annual giving, membership, major gifts, planned giving, grants and sponsorships.
• Oversee grant fundraising efforts, including prospect research, proposal development, grant writing, reporting, and stewardship of foundation, corporate, and government funders.
• Lead corporate and partner relationship development efforts, including identifying and cultivating prospects, developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and managing solicitations and stewardship to secure support and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Supervise and support the Membership Coordinator, interns, and other assigned personnel.
• Serve as the department administrator for CRM and e-commerce tools (Salesforce and Ticketure), establishing protocols, maintaining documentation, training users, and ensuring data integrity and consistent use of the systems. Support crossdepartmental reconciliations.
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement to develop and monitor departmental work plans, budgets, fundraising metrics, and reports to evaluate performance, improve processes, and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate across departments to develop compelling development communications and collateral.
• Represent the Museum professionally through community outreach, crossdepartmental collaboration, and committee participation; provide excellent service to members, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Museum’s development goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit development practices, including fundraising, donor engagement, grants, and data management.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use a CRM or comparable donor database to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team; ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to engage colleagues where needed in pursuit of funding and stewardship of funder relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and organizational needs.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, with grants management, major gifts cultivation and supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and Microsoft365 applications.
• Experience with a variety of software platforms, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies as needed.
• Weekend and evening work, as required.
• Ability to lift 20lbs.Ability to be seated/standing for extended periods.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. All employees are expected to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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