Development Director, Northern CA, OR & WA (Home Based)

Susan G. Komen•Seattle, WA

6d•$64,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Development Director serves as a team leader and member of a community-based fundraising team for Susan G. Komen. This position will oversee the implementation of a year-round fundraising program for the market, working in close coordination with state or regional and national fundraising teams. The Development Director will lead the community fundraising team potentially with 1-2 direct reports and will be responsible for meeting revenue targets. The Development Director will be a strong player-coach, in addition to providing day-to-day leadership of the team, the Director must also help team members deliver on tactical execution. The primary fundraising program will be the MORE THAN PINK Walk™/Race for the Cure – the signature events for Susan G. Komen. This will include prospecting, cultivating and soliciting sponsors, corporate teams and top fundraisers. This position will also be responsible for driving execution and implementation of other revenue generating activities in the market area. which may include individual giving, major gifts, corporate engagement, and special events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum 5-7 years’ experience in fundraising, special events and team management
5 years minimum successful fundraising experience and expertise closing on $1M in revenue, through corporate sponsorship, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and major gifts
Ability to close face to face fundraising and sponsorships
Strong executive volunteer recruitment and management skills and demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders
Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills
Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively speak and present to individuals including high net worth donors, executive corporate management as well as small, mid-size and large groups
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the market and work evenings and weekends as needed
Familiar with the community and local non-profit space
You must be willing and able to travel (up to 30%) through geographic service area with your own reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Development of year-round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals
Assist in hiring, training and supervising community fundraising staff
Expected to meet monthly fundraising goals for MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure, third party events, individual giving, special events, etc. and maintain budget in line with organizational guidelines
Execute the strategy, management and tactical fundraising plan of the MORE THAN PINK Walk ™/ Race for the Cure® to meet revenue goals for the event(s)
Securing and managing high dollar corporate partnerships for market events
Maintaining an ongoing pipeline of potential sponsors and donors
This role will require travel throughout specific markets, territories or assigned area(s), and will work in collaboration with national corporate partnership team to cultivate and activate national partners
Establish relationships and communication with key constituents which include top fundraisers, top team captains, event chairs and fundraising committees, sponsors, major to mid-level donors and volunteers
Adhere to best practices and event timelines and drive accountability by the team
Ability to keep participants, volunteers, and staff on track and motivated to reach goals
Work in collaboration with Executive Director on identifying and cultivating potential major gift prospects in the community
Work cross functionally with other Community Development staff on larger regional or national strategies
Provides leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization
Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives
Maintains productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participates on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate
Perform other related duties as assigned