Director of Development

Job Title:

Part-time Development Director Organization:
King County Play Equity Coalition Location

Work is performed in a hybrid setting, partially from home as well as in community settings

Part-time/Exempt, 20 per week. This is a half-time position with no medical/dental benefits, but there is potential for full-time employment with benefits.

Executive Director

King County Play Equity Coalition (KCPEC) is a network of organizations dedicated to challenging and changing systems to shift power and center physical activity as a key part of health and youth development. We envision a King County where all youth – and particularly youth from historically underserved groups – experience the transformative benefits of play, sports, outdoor recreation and physical activity.

• Communities of Color-centered:
  We shift power to communities of color to elevate the brilliance and expertise already there.
• Empowering play at all levels:
  We recognize the protective value of play and fun.
• Collaboration across sectors:
  We focus on systems-level solutions that require collaboration across public and private sectors.
• Disruption of traditional systems:
  We recognize and work to disrupt systematic racism and oppression that are upheld and perpetuated by the status quo.

Because we believe in the power of play—not just for kids, but for our team too! At KCPEC, we’re not just another nonprofit; we’re a movement (literally and figuratively) working to ensure that every young person—especially those from communities of color—has the opportunity to run, jump, and thrive. If you love building relationships, shaking up traditional systems, and bringing joy to your work, this is the place for you.

You’ll collaborate with passionate change makers, work alongside incredible community leaders, and see firsthand the impact of movement on youth development. Plus, we promise your meetings won’t be boring—expect high-energy brainstorming sessions, celebrations of small wins, and a team that values fun as much as it values impact. So, if you’re ready to engage communities, disrupt inequities, and make movement a movement, we can’t wait to meet you!

The Development Director is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the organization’s fundraising strategy to ensure financial sustainability. This role involves identifying new funding opportunities, building relationships with donors and stakeholders, managing grant applications and reporting, organizing fundraising campaigns and events, and overseeing donor communications. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and experienced fundraiser who has creative ideas and who is a passionate advocate for youth health and physical activity.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development strategy to diversify revenue streams, including grants, individual donors, corporate sponsor ships, and special events.
• Establish short- and long-term fundraising goals in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new and existing funding sources, including foundations, government agencies, and corporate donors.
• Lead and manage all fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
• Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and programs.
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to funders.
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance measures to ensure timely submission and adherence to funder guidelines.

• Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain donors, including acknowledgment, recognition, and impact reporting.
• Maintain donor records and track interactions using a donor database (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang, or another CRM).
• Create donor-focused materials, including newsletters, social media content, and annual reports.

• Plan and execute community-centric fundraising events as part of a…