Corporate - Director Of Advancement

This position is hybrid (3-4 days per week remote) in Seattle, WA, offering excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, fantastic PTO and Sick Time, and much more! We cannot wait to speak with you about this incredible opportunity!

The Transforming Age Foundation (TAF) serves as the philanthropy affiliate for the Transforming Age network of organizations. We envision a thriving multi-generational society, where aging is celebrated and respected, and we are looking for our next Advancement Director in the Seattle Metro area to continue this important work.

Our Advancement Director:

• Will help grow an evolving portfolio of up to 200 mid-level donors, cultivating relationships0020with a goal of deepening donor engagement and soliciting financial support for Transforming Age affiliates.
• Develops and implements overall moves management plans, strategies and steps for donors, including research and identification, cultivation, gift solicitation, and stewardship.
• Will gain and leverage a deep familiarity with key Transforming Age affiliates which the Foundation supports (history, unique mission with TA’s family of affiliates, and opportunities for support) in cultivating donors and prospects.
• Tracks and meets metrics for interactions and engagements, ensuring data integrity and proper database management.
• Supports a planned giving program, cultivating longtime supporters, identifying existing commitments and soliciting future gifts/bequests when appropriate.
• Writes gift proposals, group emails, social media articles, and collaboratively manage a donor-specific communications calendar to ensure coordination of campaigns.
• Participates in annual fundraising campaigns and other events as needed. Serve as a spokesperson or ambassador representing the Transforming Age Foundation and Transforming Age when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) preferred.
• Fundraising experience with demonstrated success in relationship building, cultivation and securing support for general operations and/or special projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written), strong active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy, as well as the ability to collaboratively work on a team.
• Strong time management and excellent organizational skills. Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and with a bias towards action and follow through.
• Adherence to the Donor Bill of Rights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• A commitment to Transforming Age’s mission, history, Culture of Excellence, and future and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• Familiarity with those engaged in affordable housing, those with disabilities, issues related to seniors and a familiarity with the greater Seattle business community is strongly preferred