Director, Major & Individual Giving
2 days ago
Seattle
Job DescriptionDescription: About Treehouse: At Treehouse, we work to create opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive. We believe that every young person impacted by foster care determines their own future and can build the life of their dreams. Treehouse seeks to hire passionate individuals who understand the power of young people, celebrate diverse voices and challenge themselves to do better. We are committed to providing opportunities for staff to learn and grow with the organization during an exciting time as we expand our services and reach statewide. Benefit Summary: Treehouse values work-life balance and prioritizes the health of our staff. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans with 100% employer-paid premiums; a retirement plan with 3% employer match; and paid leave that includes 9 holidays, generous PTO and two weeks of staff appreciation days off. • Generous PTO of 4 weeks, • Healthcare Benefit plan options include 100% covered preventive care, • 2 Weeks off (separate from PTO) for Staff Appreciation Weeks, • 403B Retirement Plan Matching, • 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave are covered by Treehouse, • Free convenient parking Primary Worksite Location: Seattle office A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process for this position. Job Summary: The Treehouse development team currently raises $14+ million annually and is on a path to grow contributed revenue to $20 million over the next five years. To that end, we seek a dynamic and experienced major gifts fundraiser and inspired team leader to drive our efforts to secure essential financial resources that advance our mission, vision, and intended impact. The Director, Major & Individual Giving is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow philanthropic investment from individual donors. This role is central to advancing Treehouse’s mission by cultivating and stewarding transformational partnerships that deliver significant, sustainable revenue and meaningful engagement opportunities. This role will lead a team of fundraisers in qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a mature donor base with significant untapped capacity, while building a continuous pipeline of annual fund, mid-level, and major donors, developing and managing a robust planned giving program. As a member of the Development leadership team, this position contributes to overall fundraising strategy, cross-team collaboration, and organizational leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Campaign Planning & Leadership: • Design, implement and evaluate an integrated individual giving strategy, including annual fund, mid-level, major gifts, and planned giving programs., • Serve as the organization’s lead strategist on individual philanthropy, providing expertise, insights, and trends to staff, leadership, and the Board., • Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive campaign in partnership with the Chief Development Officer, Board of Directors, Emeritus Board, and executive leadership., • Participate in developing individual giving revenue projections and oversee budgeting and tracking expenses for all individual giving strategies., • Set and monitor performance metrics to ensure achievement of short- and long-term fundraising goals., • Partner with marketing and communications and learning and evaluation teams to create compelling donor-facing materials, including campaign collateral and impact reports., • Uphold and promote the organization’s commitment to anti-racist, healing-centered practice, embedding these values into all fundraising activities and strategies., • Manage a personal portfolio of 50-75 high-capacity donors and prospects with a focus on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of six- and seven-figure gifts., • Develop and oversee cultivation and stewardship strategies that demonstrate donor impact and foster long-term engagement., • Cultivate meaningful relationships with regional and statewide individual prospects, ensuring a broad and diverse donor base., • Partner with marketing and communications and learning and evaluation teams to create compelling donor-facing materials, including campaign collateral and impact reports., • Work closely with the Board of Directors and Emeritus Board to identify, engage, solicit and steward potential and prospective donors., • Provide strategic support to board members, equipping them with tools and skills to assist in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts., • Supervise, motivate, coach and evaluate a team of development professionals, fostering an inclusive and results-driven culture., • Build capacity across the team to create efficiencies, pipeline development, and support donor engagement at all levels., • Coach staff to drive meaningful interactions (moves management) each week with prospects, current and lapsed donors, including donors from diverse communities, and produce informative, concise contact reports for each donor interaction., • In partnership with Development Operations, oversee the individual giving team’s effective use of donor databases, ensuring accurate tracking of donor interactions and gifts., • Establish and maintain systems for tracking campaign progress and timely forecasting, including detailed reporting on key metrics., • 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in individual giving, with a strong emphasis on major gifts, campaign leadership., • 4+ years of supervisory experience leading the productivity and development of others., • Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and maintain current insurance as required by Washington State, and provide proof upon request., • Successfully pass the annual Washington Motor Vehicle background check., • Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and managing high-level campaigns., • Experience working with nonprofit boards and volunteer committees in a leadership capacity., • Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach and motivate staff., • Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage donors and serve as a compelling spokesperson and ambassador., • Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a track record of meeting ambitious fundraising goals., • Deep commitment to racial equity and social justice, and ability to effectively engage in candid conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice., • Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships with individuals of various ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities., • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage effectively in times of ambiguity and change., • Professional maturity and integrity with a high level of self-direction and sense of urgency., • Proficiency in donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and data-driven fundraising., • Ability to travel regionally, statewide, and nationally as needed., • Full-time position., • Monday to Friday with occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends., • Must reside within Washington State to comply with workplace reporting requirements., • Regular travel to the Seattle office to meet with team members, colleagues, and donors., • Mental Requirements – ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances and to interact effective with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust., • Physical Requirements – long periods of stationary work, working on a computer, moving between various work areas, going up and down stairs, talking on the phone, work with a computer/office equipment, and sitting at a desk or table while listening, talking, and taking notes.