Director of Development

Amara
Seattle, WA
Category Consulting
Job Description
Amara is seeking a Director of Development to lead its fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts. The Director will be responsible for sustaining and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and events. They will work closely with senior leadership, board members, and key stakeholders to achieve annual fundraising and engagement goals.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience supporting successful fundraising programs
  • Proven drive and achievement in the successful solicitation of six- or seven-figure major gifts
  • Innovative thinker with a track record of translating strategic thinking into concrete action plans and results
  • 3+ years of experience directing external stakeholder relations
  • 3+ years of experience overseeing organization-wide communications
  • 5+ years of experience supervising and mentoring a team of no fewer than 3 individuals
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead group meetings
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, discretion, maturity, flexibility, and independent judgement
  • Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff
  • Demonstrated leadership in promoting advancement and development of diversity
  • Strong decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to think globally
  • Cross-cultural competence relative to age, religion, race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity
  • CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential strongly preferred
  • BA degree in related field or 5+ years of experience in a similar role for an organization of a similar size and scope

Benefits

  • 10 company holidays
  • 4 personal days
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holiday closure at year's end
  • 15 days of vacation per year
  • Competitive health, dental and vision insurance rates
  • 401k with a company match
  • Life, disability insurance
  • Paid sabbatical
  • Hybrid work schedule with some flexibility to work from home
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