Strategic Development Director - Growth & Partnerships

Seattle City Club; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Orca transit pass

Retirement savings plan with 2% match

Four weeks PTO annually + holiday time

Job summary

Seattle CityClub is seeking a Development Director to lead fund development across revenue streams, excluding events. The role reports to the Executive Director and supervises one staff member, with a start date as soon as possible.

The organization emphasizes nonpartisan dialogue, equity, and civic impact in Seattle. The Director will craft a strategic fundraising plan, manage major gifts and donor stewardship, support a 40th Anniversary campaign, and collaborate with the Board and Executive

Qualifications

• DEI initiatives experience
• Experience securing, prospecting, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts
• Experience with institutional philanthropy and strategic planning
• Existing philanthropic relationships in Seattle and Puget Sound preferred
• Experience with civic engagement organizations preferred; local political landscape a plus
• Ability to plan strategically, think creatively, and execute ideas
• Experience building long-term donor relationships
• Strong partnerships across organizations and stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with donors and funders

Responsibilities

• Lead culture of philanthropy and equity within CityClub
• Develop and implement an ambitious growth plan aligned to mission and priorities
• Create annual partnership plans and solicit corporate/foundation partnerships
• Manage and grow donor programs including major gifts and annual donors
• Lead 40th Anniversary campaign preparation and fundraising activities
• Prepare materials for Executive Director, Board committees, and donors to solicit major gifts
• With coordinator and grant writer, conduct grants research and manage grant portfolio
• Supervise Development Coordinator and grow the development team as needed

Skills

DEI initiatives

Major gifts

Institutional philanthropy

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Board engagement

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Seattle CityClub is seeking a Development Director to lead fund development across revenue streams, excluding events. The role reports to the Executive Director and supervises one staff member, with a start date as soon as possible.

The organization emphasizes nonpartisan dialogue, equity, and civic impact in Seattle. The Director will craft a strategic fundraising plan, manage major gifts and donor stewardship, support a 40th Anniversary campaign, and collaborate with the Board and Executive