Philanthropy Manager

The Philanthropy Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for developing, leading, and implementing comprehensive resource development, fundraising, and strategic partnership initiatives that advance the mission and long‑term sustainability of the Washington Autism Alliance. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders, the Manager will lead efforts to cultivate and secure philanthropic investments from individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and community partners.

The Manager serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership on fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, and partnership development. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and institutional investors, overseeing fundraising operations and systems, identifying new funding opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Success in this role requires a demonstrated track record of securing major gifts, developing strategic partnerships, leading fundraising programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and achieving ambitious revenue goals.

• Develop and execute comprehensive philanthropic strategies that support organizational growth and revenue goals.
• Lead all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, corporate sponsor ships, foundation grants, government funding opportunities, annual giving, planned giving, and special campaigns.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to establish annual and multi‑year fundraising goals and revenue targets.
• Provide strategic guidance on donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement practices.
• Monitor fundraising performance and key metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize impact and revenue growth.
• Identify emerging funding opportunities and trends within the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, institutional funders, corporate sponsors, and strategic community partners.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with high‑capacity individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Serve as a key ambassador for the organization with community leaders, elected officials, business leaders, and philanthropic investors.
• Partner with the CEO and Board members on donor engagement strategies and major gift solicitations.
• Build and strengthen partnerships that expand organizational visibility, influence, and community impact.
• Develop customized engagement and stewardship plans for major supporters and strategic partners.
• Oversee all fundraising systems, processes, reporting, and donor management practices.
• Ensure accurate tracking of donor engagement activities, revenue performance, pipeline development, and fundraising outcomes.
• Lead prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Develop and review major gift proposals, grant applications, sponsorship packages, and investment opportunities.
• Establish and maintain fundraising dashboards and pipeline reports that track donor activity, opportunities, and revenue projections.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgments, impact reports, and stewardship communications.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on fundraising strategy and philanthropic best practices.
• Support Board members in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Assist with Board development initiatives related to fundraising capacity and engagement.
• Foster a team‑oriented culture of philanthropy across staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Provide strategic oversight for major fundraising events, sponsorship initiatives, and community engagement activities.
• Support event planning efforts, sponsorship procurement, donor cultivation activities, and volunteer engagement.
• Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Leverage events and community partnerships to strengthen donor relationships and increase…