Senior Director, Fundraising & Communications

ISHE; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Women In Need (WWIN) is seeking a Development and Communications Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy and strengthen donor relationships in Washington. You will collaborate with the Executive Director, board, and external partners to expand support and tell the stories of WWIN Scholars to a broader audience.

You’ll build a high-impact fundraising program, oversee communications, and guide Elevate, WWIN’s signature event, while mentoring a small team and coordinating

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated success securing and stewarding major gifts and managing donor relationships.
• Strong storytelling, communication, strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Experience leading staff or external partners and coordinating fundraising, communications and donor engagement.

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

Donor relations

Fundraising leadership

Storytelling

Strategic planning

Nonprofit communications

Job description

Washington Women In Need (WWIN) is seeking a Development and Communications Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy and strengthen donor relationships in Washington. You will collaborate with the Executive Director, board, and external partners to expand support and tell the stories of WWIN Scholars to a broader audience.

You’ll build a high-impact fundraising program, oversee communications, and guide Elevate, WWIN’s signature event, while mentoring a small team and coordinating