Development Director

$62,000- $75,000per year + benefits(see below)

July
2026 | Open until filled

Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands  (SHADOW)
Lake Nature Preserve acquires, restores, and permanently stewards critical wetland and wildlife habitat in the Shadow Lake watershed, protecting ecosystems that support native plants and wildlife while delivering vital ecological services: carbon storage, groundwater recharge, flood mitigation, and stormwater filtration. One of the few remaining bogs in King County, SHADOW currently protects
133 acresin a rapidly urbanizing corner of the region, with active conversations underway to expand protections significantly in the years ahead. Through habitat preservation, active restoration, environmental education, guided nature walks, and community science, SHADOW connects people to the natural world in ways that create lifelong stewards.

This is SHADOW's first-ever dedicated development positionreporting directly to the Board, a rare chance to build something lasting at an organization with a compelling mission, a loyal donor community, a supportive and engaged board, and
133 acresof irreplaceable wetland habitat that stops people in their tracks.

We'relooking for a builder : someone energized by creating systems, telling stories, and cultivating relationships that will sustain this organization for decades.

You’llwork closely with our founder, board, and small staff team, supported by an experienced development advisor and coach during your first year who willprovidehands-on guidance as you build the program.

Year One success: systems working, donors feeling seen and appreciated, communications consistent, and a strong year-end campaign. This is the foundation, andyou'llbe the one who builds it.

• Manage a comprehensive donor stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation program with tiered, personalized touchpoints for donors at every level, from small annual givers to major supporters
• Plan and execute SHADOW's year-end and spring fundraising campaigns, including appeals and acknowledgments
• Plan and execute donor cultivation and community events, including stewardship gatherings on the preserve, third-party fundraising events, and other engagement opportunities
• Identify and develop strategies for donor acquisition through events, tours, and community partnerships
• Partner with board members and the Executive Director to steward and cultivate key donor relationships, providing briefings, talking points, and strategic support
• Manage donor acknowledgment processes to ensure every gift is recognized promptly and personally
• Represent SHADOW in community settings including civic organizations, chambers of commerce, Rotary Clubs, and regional community groups, building awareness and relationships on behalf of the organization
• Support production of an annual impact report, coordinating content and design to communicate SHADOW's conservation and stewardship achievements to donors and the community
• Manage the grants calendar, tracking deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal cycles for all active and prospective grants
• Research andidentifynew foundation, government, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with SHADOW's mission and priorities
• Write, edit, andsubmitgrant proposals and reports in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Maintain funder relationships and records, ensuring consistent and professional communication with institutional partners

• Manage andmaintainthe donor database (Donor Perfect), ensuring data integrity,accurategift records, and consistent data-entry standards across the organization
• Generate regular fundraising reports andmaintainthe metrics and dashboards that track progress toward annual goals
• Own and continuously improve gift-processing, acknowledgment, and donor record workflows
• Serve as the organizational lead on development systems, tools, and technology, evaluating and improving infrastructure as the program grows
• Develop andmaintainan annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the Executive Director and board, setting goals,…