Development Manager

We are a growing non-profit foundation, passionate about children, families, and education. In operation for over 38 years, we serve the Edmonds School District and its families to ensure every student in our district has the resources to learn, thrive, and contribute to our vibrant community.

Every year, we serve thousands of children and their families through 21 different programs and services, including providing thousands of meals and food items, hygiene items, financial assistance, wrap around support, classroom and schoolwide grants, post-secondary scholarships and so much more!

We are seeking equally passionate team players to further our mission and vision, and who shares our values of:

• Respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each individual,
• Intentionally listening to increase understanding of how to serve our students and families,
• Responsiveness and flexibility to the ever-changing needs of our students, families and staff,
• Care and compassion in service to our community,
• Equity of access and success for all students,
• A socially, economically and sustainably just society,
• Strong fiscal stewardship and guiding funds to the maximum benefit of students and families.

Job description:

Under general direction, with the Executive Director and the Major Gifts Officer, the Development Manager will design, develop and implement development programs, and will be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing donors, businesses, sponsors as well as new prospects.

Position reports to:

The Foundation’s Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Clearly communicate the Foundation’s mission, vision and values, and empathize with donors ‘why’
• Develop fundraising plans
• Secure individual, business, and sponsorship gifts to meet annual fundraising goals
• Orchestrate fall, holiday and spring appeals
• Coordinate volunteers for events and appeals support
• Oversee events execution and supervise events contractor
• Manage existing donor portfolio and prospective donors
• Coordinate with Communications Manager, key messaging and social media campaigns
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including donor database and wealth screening tools.
• Develop donor cultivation plans, activities and strategies including direct asks
• Acknowledge donors through public and private recognition
• Track and report progress
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to completion of an associate’s bachelor’s degree. Have a minimum 5 years of non-profit experience, demonstrated ability to secure gifts, execute events and ability to meet objectives.

Skill and Ability to:

Self-starter and results driven. Highly developed speaking and writing skills. Detail oriented. Establish and maintain positive relationships both within and outside the organization. Write in a creative, descriptive, or factual manner that compels individuals to action; respond to sensitive matters and/or situations with discretion, tact, maintain confidentiality; coordinate complex projects and meet deadlines; prepare presentations and speak effectively in various public forums; utilize standard business software, donor database and wealth screening tools.

Other Characteristics:

Washington’s driver's license; must provide proof of auto insurance; willingness to travel for meeting and conferences (mileage/travel expenses reimbursed); willingness to work extra hours (if required).