Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, Community Health, Non-Profit / Outreach, PR / Communications
Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Job Title:
Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Status:
Regular, Full Time
Reports To:
Executive Director
Compensation: $90,000 -$120,000 DOE
Home Office:
Seattle/Hybrid:
Required in the office 3 days a week & 2 days remote.
Office hours: 8:30 a.m.
-4:30 p.m. Relationship-building is central to this role; occasional evening and weekend participation in fundraising events, donor gatherings, board activities, and community events is required.
About The Mockingbird Society
The Mockingbird Society (TMS) is a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on transforming foster care and ending youth homelessness. We do this by creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop youth and young adults at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.
Position Summary
The Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement leads The Mockingbird Society's fundraising strategy, revenue generation, donor and community relationships, sponsor ships, board engagement, and philanthropic growth. As Mockingbird's lead fundraiser and ambassador, this role builds authentic partnerships that advance youth-led systems change.
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director works closely with the Executive Director, Communications Director, Board of Directors, program leaders, and youth and young adults to build meaningful relationships that strengthen support for Mockingbird's mission. Together, they help tell the story of Mockingbird's impact, deepen connections with supporters and community partners, and create opportunities for people to meaningfully invest in systems change for young people.
Grounded in Community-Centric Fundraising principles, the Director cultivates a culture where philanthropy is rooted in relationships, shared values, and collective responsibility. The role ensures fundraising, donor engagement, storytelling, and community events are ethical, youth-centered, and aligned with Mockingbird's commitment to racial equity and meaningful youth leadership.
What You'll Bring
You are a relationship-builder who believes philanthropy is rooted in community, trust, and shared responsibility. You enjoy connecting people to a meaningful mission and creating opportunities for supporters, partners, and community members to invest in lasting change for young people.
You bring a balance of strategy and heart to your work. You are collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across teams while building authentic relationships with donors, board members, youth, and community partners. You are committed to racial equity, youth leadership, and community-centered approaches to fundraising and engagement.
Most importantly, you lead with authenticity, curiosity, humility, and a sense of humor. You take the mission seriously while helping create a workplace where people feel connected, supported, and inspired.
Essential Responsibilities
Philanthropy Strategy & Revenue Growth
- Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising strategies, goals, key performance indicators, and department priorities that grow and diversify revenue while regularly evaluating progress and adapting strategies to maximize impact.
- Lead fundraising across individual giving, major gifts, sponsor ships, campaigns, community partnerships, and institutional philanthropy.
- Build and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, funders, and community partners.
- Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to advance fundraising engagement and philanthropic leadership.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Board Philanthropy Committee.
- Monitor fundraising performance and revenue goals to support long-term sustainability.
Community Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build authentic relationships with supporters, community members, partners, and volunteers to strengthen connection to Mockingbird's mission.
- Advance Community-Centric Fundraising principles that emphasize reciprocity, equity, transparency, and shared responsibility.
- Partner with youth and young adults to inform fundraising strategy, donor engagement, events, and storytelling.
- Collaborate with the…
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