Development Manager

PEPS is seeking a persistent, collaborative Development Manager to join our team and enhance our fundraising efforts. The Development Manager will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising success. In this dynamic position, the Development Manager will lead our signature annual Benefit Event, expand our corporate partnerships through innovative sponsorship strategies, and oversee our Annual Giving program. We are looking for a motivated, skilled project manager with a strong background in nonprofit development, event management, and corporate relations.

The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting parents and community-centric fundraising and will serve as a dedicated ambassador for PEPS, engaging donors, sponsors, and the broader community.

The Development Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the PEPS fundraising efforts by developing and executing strategies that support both annual and long-term goals.

• Lead the planning and execution of the annual PEPS Benefit Event and associated Giving Campaign, including work plans, timelines, and budget.
• Manage vendors/contractors, event marketing and communications, and a volunteer plan to mobilize staff and volunteers.
• Evaluate outcomes, gather feedback, and report results to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison for third-party fundraising events and support other cultivation/stewardship events as needed.

• Secure and grow corporate sponsor ships, including for the signature event; develop sponsorship packages and agreements.
• Expand the corporate partner network through outreach and by leveraging staff, board, advisor, and volunteer connections.
• Steward sponsor relationships and oversee fulfillment of sponsor benefits with Communications & Program Teams.
• Manage and optimize Workplace Giving and Corporate Matching.

• Manage, evaluate, and grow the Annual Giving Program (direct mail and online).
• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to engage the PEPS community.
• Produce campaign materials in partnership with Communications, Development, and Program staff.

• Contribute to the annual fundraising plan and assist the Development Director with budget preparation and financial monitoring.
• Own donor/sponsor stewardship and gift acknowledgment across programs (event, annual giving, and general).
• Maintain accurate sponsor, vendor, and donor records in the CRM; document processes in SharePoint and CRM.
• Build relationships with staff, board, advisors, ambassadors, and group leaders to foster a culture of philanthropy.

This full-time position will be 40 hours a week. The expected annual salary range is between $80,000 and $85,000, based on qualifications and experience.

• medical and dental benefits, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement matching.
• Medical and dental insurance are offered through Kaiser.
• Employees enjoy flexible scheduling and a culture of care that values taking time away from work, including 12 paid holidays and a paid office closure every year during the week of July 4, as well as the week between Christmas and New Year's.
• We offer 20 days of accrued PTO and two floating personal days per year for new employees, with PTO increases at four years and a four-week paid sabbatical after seven years of employment.

PEPS is located in Seattle, Washington, with a main office in the historic Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford, adjacent to Meridian Park and the beautiful Seattle Tilth Gardens. There is a satellite office in the Parent Trust building in the Rainier Valley. Both locations have ample…