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Development Director
Washington Trails Association | |
$100,000 - $110,000 | |
United States, Washington, Seattle | |
705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 (Show on map) | |
March 29, 2024 | |
WTA is looking for an experienced fundraising leader to grow our successful development program. WTA’s Development Director powers our reach and impact by building and executing a fundraising strategy that expands our diversified and growing revenue base including annual fund contributions, individual major gifts, corporate support, grants and planned giving. This position leads WTA’s donor engagement while pursuing new fundraising strategies and opportunities. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about our mission and driven to expand our donor community and reach, helping us achieve trails for everyone, forever. The Development Director manages a strong seven-person team with broad expertise to deliver multifaceted development programs. The Development Director collaborates with WTA’s cross-functional leadership team to drive results and works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors. The team raises approximately 70% of the organization’s operating revenue each year, with a fundraising goal of $5 million for 2024. The Development Director is a full-time, exempt position and reports directly to the CEO. Primary ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Organizational Leadership
Manage Development Programs
Job Skills and ExperienceCandidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. WTA is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications listed.
Required
Preferred
Location and ScheduleThe Development Director position is a full-time, exempt position based in WTA’s Seattle office. WTA has a hybrid work model with at least 2 days of work per week in-person at our Seattle office. Some tasks may require in-person presence at the office or occasional evening or weekend work for special events. Compensation Compensation starts at $100,000 - $110,000 annually. This role has the potential to go up to $117,000 annually with time and demonstrated success in the role. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, transportation and holiday, vacation and sick leave. For more information about WTA’s benefits, please visit our website: www.wta.org/benefits.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion WTA is committed to advancing equity and continually working to become a more inclusive organization. We believe WTA, and Washington’s hiking community, is made better by people with varied backgrounds, identities, abilities and lived experience. People of color and others with identities that are underrepresented in the outdoor industry (including but not limited to: gender identity, class, socioeconomic status, conviction history, sexual orientation, age, ability, and background) are strongly encouraged to apply.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at WTA will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. WTA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, creed, expunged juvenile record, familial status, family relationship (denying employment because a family member already works for the employer), gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, off-duty tobacco use, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
To apply: submit a resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@wta.org. Include “Development Director” in the subject line. This position is open until filled. The hiring process for this role will include a phone screening, a virtual panel interview, final in-person panel interviews in Seattle and reference checks in the final stage. If you have any questions or need accommodation in our recruitment process, please contact jobs@wta.org. We look forward to hearing from you! |