Director of Development

Become part of our team as a Director of Development, where you will lead major gift fundraising for Seattle Children’s Foundation, helping advance breakthrough research and care for children and young adults with cancer. You’ll build relationships with donors and partners to secure major gifts of $100,000 or more, working closely with physicians, researchers and leadership to inspire philanthropic support for a meaningful mission.

Great opportunity for an experienced major gifts professional who is excited to make a direct impact through pediatric cancer fundraising.

The Director of Development secures philanthropic support from new and existing donors; serves as a faculty liaison to assigned fundraising priority areas; and plays a key role in sustaining and expanding a robust major and planned gifts program. Responsible for maximizing major gift revenue to Children's by executing a major gift fundraising strategy that supports both current-use and endowment fundraising objectives, while integrating planned giving and annual support strategies as required.

Continually broadens the base of major and legacy gift support by identifying potential new donors and adding them to the prospect pool. Works closely with Seattle Children's Foundation leadership, board trustees, volunteer leadership and major gift prospects to build on the institution's historic success to achieve our philanthropic vision and mission. As a key individual contributor to Seattle Children's Development Team, fosters a comprehensive and fully integrated approach that seeks to optimize a shared purpose and outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of major gifts/fundraising experience in non-profit and/or higher education environment required, including donor solicitation and management.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and donor databases.