Fund Development Director

South East Effective  Development (SEED) is anonprofit organization founded in 1975. SEED’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Southeast Seattle by creating partnerships and inspiring investments in housing, arts,and economic development - with a special focus on residents with fewer opportunities and resources.

SEED worksin three key areas:affordable housing,arts andculture (SEEDArts), andeconomicdevelopment.

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SEED owns nearly 1,100affordable apartments and is an active developer of new buildings, helping to meet the need for affordable homes throughout Southeast Seattle. Award-winning

SEEDArtsmanages Rainier Arts Center, Columbia City Gallery,SEEDArtsStudios, and a public art program. Through economic development, SEED works to equitably build economicopportunities.

2026 is a dynamic time at SEED, building on our recent successes. In the past two years, SEED has raised over $5 million to acquire and preserve both affordable housing and arts space. Last year we launched an annual fundraiser, celebrated our 50th anniversary, and expanded programs to serve low-income residents. Our  strategic plan, grounded in race and social justice, informs the long-term strategies and day-to-day tactics of SEED’s work, including fund development.

Southeast Seattle is a thriving, complex, and diverse community. SEED is proudly headquartered in zip code 98118, which the US Census Bureau previously named the most racially diverse zip code in the nation. It is home to 40 ethnic groups and 60 languages are spoken in the community. SEED was instrumental in the revival of the Columbia City Historic District and has been deeply involved in community issues.

The staff and board of SEED are majority BIPOC.

The Fund Development Director works with the Executive Director, department Directors, and Board of Directors for all aspects of fund development for both SEED and SEEDArts. The Fund Development Director provides leadership on fundraising initiatives including grants, government contracts, donations, corporate sponsor ships, and special events. They will identify, organize, and manage fundraising activities with a focus on new opportunities to obtain increased support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

SEED generates approximately $12 million in annual revenue and has a diverse portfolio of affordable apartment buildings and arts programs. SEED approaches our work with a seasoned team of senior leaders. We are a passionate, collegial group who find joy in our work and are committed to justice in our community. The Fund Development Director will serve on the staff leadership team, alongside the Executive Director, Director of Real Estate Development, Director of Asset and Property Management, Director of Finance, and SEEDArts Director.

SEED embraces hybrid and flexible work environments. This hybrid position is expected to work out of SEED’s offices in Southeast Seattle at least three days a week.

Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive long-and short-term fund development plan for both SEED and SEEDArts;
Provide monthly reports to the Executive Director and the board that measure progress towards goals;
Broaden SEED’s fundraising by developing approaches such as planned giving, solicitation of bequests, and endowment programs.

Grants: Manage SEED’s overall grant seeking and reporting process;
Build and maintain relationships with government funders and private foundations;
Solicit and coordinate the solicitation by other staff and board for grant proposals;
Lead grant writing and submission process;
Administer all grant contracts and fulfill reporting and invoicing requirements.

Individual and Corporate Giving: Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation to provide a sustainable funding base for SEED;
Keep up-to-date on current fundraising programs and procedures used in the nonprofit sector;
Develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other staff and board members as appropriate;
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