Director, Fundraising ​/ Charity, Non-Profit & Social Impact

*** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship***
*** Local candidates may receive preference***

Onsite position, located in Seattle, WA

Africa town Community Land Trust (ACLT) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Advancement to lead and integrate philanthropy, marketing and communications, and community programming under a unified advancement strategy. This position reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for aligning business strategy and revenue growth with community impact, overseeing external-facing programs, and ensuring that all advancement activities strengthen ACLT's mission to preserve and develop Black community ownership in Greater Seattle.

The Director of Advancement partners with the real estate development team, strategic partners, and the board of directors to coordinate philanthropy efforts through individual giving, donor events, major gift solicitation, and corporate/foundation/government grant and strategic partnership cultivation. This role also provides direct oversight of programming delivered through the William Grose Center, ensuring all programs are developed and implemented in alignment with revenue growth opportunities and ACLT's strategic goals.

Africa town Community Land Trust is working for community ownership of land in the Central District to support the cultural and economic thriving of people who are part of the African diaspora in the Greater Seattle area. The ACLT board is comprised of real estate professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, and long-time community members from the Central District.

To acquire, develop, and steward the land in Greater Seattle to empower & preserve the Black Community.

Vibrant and thriving Black communities through land ownership.

The Director of Advancement oversees a combined department that integrates Development, Marketing & Communications, and Community Programs into a single, cohesive unit. By unifying these functions, ACLT aligns its revenue strategy with its community reputation, strengthens its connection to real estate through a shared Community Builder role, and ensures all external-facing programs operate with clarity and purpose.

Successful candidates will be skilled at business strategy, building donor relationships, strategic partnerships and writing grant proposals, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing community programs that address immediate barriers faced by Black community members. They are entrepreneurial, mission-focused, and committed to making a measurable impact. Due to a recent reorganization, this position will initially be very hands-on as the successful candidate builds out their team.

• Develop and implement ACLT's capital fundraising plan and annual campaign to meet each year's fundraising goals.
• Work with the CEO to facilitate gift solicitations and grant cultivation.
• Work with strategic partners to identify and pursue collaborative fundraising efforts.
• Support the board in their fundraising efforts.
• Write and produce donor solicitations, acknowledgments, and funder reports, as well as create donor communication materials in print and online.
• Engage in relationships with individual donors and develop giving strategies that ensure retention and growth of donor contributions.
• Oversee donor database management and tools to track pledges, gifts, and grant commitments.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors and current/potential funders to meet annual goals.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events utilizing staff and volunteers.
• Participate in planning and attending ACLT functions and activities; ensure a development team member represents ACLT at community events.
• Collaborate with external fundraising professionals.

• Directly supervise the Advancement department, which includes the Development Manager, Program & Events Manager, and their respective reports (Development Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Community Builder, Media & Marketing Associate, and Grant Writer).
• Ensure employee workplans and performance evaluations are executed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ACLT's core and leadership competencies and values.
• Develop and coach team members to achieve successful outcomes and community impact.
• Maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative approach to accomplishing deliverables.

• Manage agency…