POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of a Director of Fund Development is to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that includes major gifts, institutional giving, planned giving, and donor engagement events. This involves identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors, and planning and executing special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization. The Director, Fund Development must work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop fundraising goals and strategies that advance the mission and work of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years’ experience fund raising management and marketing

Grant writing experience

Ability to build effective business relationships with corporate and donor communities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Effective relationship building with volunteers, senior level community leaders, donors and staff.

Ability to work with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills

Strong, results-oriented collaboration, project management and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects including setting and changing priorities while ensuring quality and timeliness

Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary consistent with the demands and needs of the executive team, volunteers, community leaders and related special events

ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION ** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,325 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $34.20 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code) Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.