- Salary
- $118k – $177k
- Location
- 818 Stewart, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Director of Development secures philanthropic support from new and existing donors; serves as a faculty liaison to assigned fundraising priority areas; and plays a key role in sustaining and expanding a robust major and planned gifts program. Responsible for maximizing major gift revenue to Children's by executing a major gift fundraising strategy that supports both current-use and endowment fundraising objectives, while integrating planned giving and annual support strategies as required. Continually broadens the base of major and legacy gift support by identifying potential new donors and adding them to the prospect pool. Works closely with Seattle Children's Foundation leadership, board trustees, volunteer leadership and major gift prospects to build on the institution's historic success to achieve our philanthropic vision and mission. As a key individual contributor to Seattle Children's Development Team, fosters a comprehensive and fully integrated approach that seeks to optimize a shared purpose and outcomes.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of major gifts/fundraising experience in non-profit and/or higher education environment required, including donor solicitation and management.
Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and donor databases.
Preferred
Knowledge of the Greater Seattle Area and WAMI philanthropic community is an asset.
Experience closing and/or working with six and seven figure gifts and/or grants.
Previous major gift fundraising experience in a healthcare or research focused organization.
Experience partnering with clinical and research faculty, co-developing fundraising priorities.
Previous experience working with trustees and other community volunteers.
Prior experience with Raisers Edge donor data base systems.
Compensation Range
$118,174.00 - $177,262.00 per yearSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
