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Director of Fund Development & Marketing

6 days ago

Seattle

Job DescriptionDescription: Founded in 1979 by a group of very involved, hands-on, highly regarded therapists, Children’s Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. Our approach is to dismantle racism and ableism by offering collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We believe in the power of teamwork and offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education. Children’s Therapy Center’s Director of Fund Development and Marketing drives fundraising and marketing strategies that align with CTC’s mission, vision, and program needs. The role is responsible for implementing annual and long-term fund development plans while fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The role builds strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, government and agency grants to ensure program sustainability and growth. The Director of Fund Development and Marketing is responsible for grant writing, prospect research, and reporting, using data to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities and guide strategic decisions. The Director is responsible for developing, leading, and managing the department’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational revenue goals and long-term funding diversification priorities. This includes advancing strategies that reduce reliance on a single funding source while increasing unrestricted revenue across individual, foundation, and corporate giving. Additionally, this role leads donor engagement efforts, tailoring stewardship plans to maintain long-term relationships and hosting events to share CTC’s impact. As a public representative of CTC, the role requires delivering compelling speeches, facilitating community trust, and engaging diverse audiences. Our Director of Fund Development and Marketing collaborates with the board of directors, providing resources and mentorship to enhance their fundraising impact in support of our mission and serves as the primary staff support to the Board Fundraising Committee, providing strategic guidance, planning support, and accountability for advancing fundraising priorities. Requirements: Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Leader Core Competencies • Leads the fund development and marketing strategic vision, drives necessary change, mitigates risks, and makes high-impact decisions to ensure long-term organizational success., • Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Fund Development and Marketing strategic plan, ensuring clear alignment with organizational revenue targets and diversification goals., • Builds strong, collaborative relationships across departments to align fundraising and marketing strategies with program, finance, and leadership priorities., • Demonstrates operational efficiency, relevant market trends, and project execution; demonstrates financial knowledge and appropriate management., • Builds knowledgeable and diverse teams through collaboration, emotional intelligence, and commitment to DEI principles while fostering growth and managing performance., • Develops and maintains strong relationships, resolves conflicts, and negotiates agreements to balance organizational and stakeholder priorities., • Develop and manage annual and long-term fund development and marketing strategies aligned with CTC’s mission, program needs, revenue goals, and funding diversification priorities., • Foster a culture of philanthropy by integrating donor cultivation into organizational activities and community engagement., • Identify emerging trends and community opportunities to refine fundraising strategies, campaigns, and events., • Build strong relationships with private donors, foundations, corporations, and agency grants to support program sustainability and growth., • Advance strategies that increase unrestricted revenue and reduce reliance on government funding by expanding individual, foundation, and corporate giving., • Partner cross-functionally with program, finance, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between funding strategies, program growth, and organizational priorities., • Lead, oversee and participate in grant writing, prospect research, and reporting to maximize funding opportunities and align with strategic priorities., • Utilize data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of fundraising activities and guide strategic decision-making., • Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, funders, and stakeholders through tailored engagement plans., • Expand CTC’s donor base and partnerships by fostering collaborations with community organizations and businesses., • Lead prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship efforts while involving the CEO in key partnerships and events., • Host impactful events, including building tours, to deepen connections with donors and showcase CTC’s impact., • Advocate for CTC’s mission by building relationships with elected officials and government agencies to secure support., • Utilize budgets, financial reports, and projections to guide decision-making and allocate resources effectively., • Regularly monitor financial performance to inform adjustments to fundraising strategies and optimize resource utilization., • Oversee all aspects of gift processing, donor acknowledgment, and database integrity to support donor stewardship., • Deliver compelling speeches/presentations to inspire giving, to engage large groups, and to represent the organization at public forums or events., • Engage diverse audiences with compelling and accessible messaging tailored to their interests., • Facilitate discussions to build trust and foster community support., • Serve as the primary staff support to the Board Fundraising Committee, including agenda development, reporting, and strategic partnership to advance fundraising goals., • Guide board members in their fundraising roles by providing resources, training, and mentorship to leverage their networks., • Collaborate in recruiting new board members who bring diverse perspectives and community connections., • Support the CEO in holding board members accountable for their engagement in fund development and community outreach., • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Fund Development and Marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth., • Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support employee development and achievement of department goals., • Align team structure, roles, and workflows with strategic priorities and organizational growth., • Oversee department staffing, hiring, onboarding, and transitions to ensure continuity and effectiveness of operations., • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Non-Profit Management, Business, Communications)., • 5+ years proven experience in non-profit fundraising and resource development leadership, with a record of successful results., • Experience in early learning or human services sectors is a plus., • Proven success working in the non-profit sector; effectively with Board of Directors, and in organizing and leading large events., • Demonstrated knowledge and capability in lobbying strategies, advocating effectively for organizational goals and initiatives., • Extensive experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies to effectively communicate organizational purpose, values, and impact., • Comprehensive understanding and experience working with children and family centered programs, including community outreach in family-centric environments., • Record of success in community engagement and marketing, leveraging community partnerships and grassroots initiatives to drive awareness and support., • Familiarity with data management systems, including Raiser's Edge, to store and analyze essential organizational data., • Ability to carry out the responsibilities of a working director, providing strategic direction and oversight while actively engaging in day-to-day operations., • Strong understanding of financial management principles and budgeting., • Proven success and strong knowledge of grant writing and management processes., • Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills., • Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view., • Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities., • Ability to anticipate potential challenges, and adjust to changes as needed., • Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals., • Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross?cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view., • Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learning and grow in proactive and respectful ways., • Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted. This role operates in a hybrid job setting; onsite office environment, in-community, and remote. Typical work onsite at CTC, in-office or in-community is 3 days per week (minimum) with flexibility to increase in-person presence based on the needs of the work and role. Physical Requirements: Frequently involves sitting or standing for long periods of time. Requires the ability to lift objects such as a laptop, or other objects under 20 lbs. including, files; open filing cabinets, walking, bending, stooping, or reaching. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Other Requirements: Must be able to travel between CTC locations with reliable personal transportation Attend offsite meetings and events, sometimes after hours and on weekends. Compensation & Benefits: Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The base salary range for this position is $92,337–$138,901 (salaried) per year, dependent on related experience and education. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a performance-based incentive compensation plan aligned with annual revenue achievement and progress toward funding diversification goals. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available. Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment. Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

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