Development Director

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for empowering families and improving children’s lives?

Development Director

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with qualifications; Eligible for a performance bonus

Opening Date: 3/18/2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

We Offer Flexibility + Excellent Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually
• Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays
• Work from home up to two (2) days/week after successful 90-day onboarding
• Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage)
• Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement match of 4%
• $1000/annually in professional development dollars
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Location: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with some flexibility) with occasional nights and weekends. This is an exempt/salaried position.

The Children’s Developmental Center, in Richland, WA is hiring a Development Director to develop and implement our fundraising strategy to support our mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives.

Is this you?

• You are looking for a nonprofit development position where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities communities.
• You have a strong connection to our Center’s mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives.
• You are a seasoned development professional looking for a new challenge OR aDevelopment Manager looking to take their career to the next level.
• You are experienced with strategic development, fundraising, donor engagement, capital campaign, event planning, and building connections to support nonprofit programs.
• You are great at developing donor relationships and connecting them with the mission.
• You enjoy leading development teams and coordinating board fundraising committees.
• You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high-employee morale. The Children’s Developmental Center values Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

About the Children’s Developmental Center

The Children’s Developmental Center is a 47 -employee, $4.2M nonprofit thathas served children with special needs since 1977. We are funded through State grants (76%), fundraising (11%), and insurance billing (13%). Our mission is to empower families and improve children’s lives through early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services.

We serve approximately 1,000 families and children each year through our three programs: Applied Behavior Analysis, Pediatric Pelvic Health Program, and Birth-3 which provides early intervention services through Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Special Instruction. Learn more at www.childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org

What does the position entail?

Leadership and Strategy

• As a member of the leadership team reporting to the Executive Director, collaborates with employees, volunteers, the leadership team, and the board, to carry out the organization’s mission.
• Supervises, coaches, mentors, and supports a team of two (2) including a Development Coordinator and a Communications and Marketing Specialist.
• Creates an inclusive and supportive team/workplace culture, where people from all backgrounds are valued and celebrated for what they bring to the table. Centers diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of work.
• Develops and implements the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy and plan, ensuring program goals are consistently funded.
• Continuously assesses the organization’s needs, identifies opportunities, and implements strategies to improve community awareness and increase funding.
• Advises the executive director, board, volunteers, and staff on fundraising strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Manages volunteers to facilitate events, community outreach, communication, and fundraising activities.
• Establishes, tracks, and reports on key performance metrics for development, fundraising, and communications.

Fundraising and Donor Engagement

• Creates and implements a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to support the organization’s goals.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to lead program forecasting, budgeting, and fundraising to meet program needs.
• Conducts major donor cultivation through campaigns and ongoing stewardship.
• Establish goals and strategies for donor engagement and stewardship, including new donor acquisition, donor re-engagement, donor retention, and major gifts.
• Creates innovative fundraising strategies to implement throughout the giving year.
• Manages community gifts, monthly gifts, planned giving, and in-kind donations.
• Plans and implements multiple fundraising events throughout the year.
• Identifies, writes, and applies regularly for grant opportunities. Manages grant reports ensuring that programmatic results are in alignment with grant requirements.
• Maintains accurate donor information in donor software and report on trends.
• Creates web-based donation and social media campaigns.

Communications/Marketing (20%)

• Oversees design of print and digital media, including but not limited to annual report, program brochures, impact report, Board of Director’s Blog, and newsletters
• Manages and supports appropriate staff with online communications including website, social media, and peer-to-peer.
• Coordinates with executive director and press to further the Center’s mission, programs, and successes.
• Authors advocacy letters, organizational publications, presentations, reports, website content.
• Attends community events to engage the community in support for the organization.
• Other reasonable and related duties as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive Certification (CFRE) preferred, but not required.
• Proven track record of success with fundraising, including events, capital campaigns, donations, grants, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills, invoking strong donor confidence in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, demonstrate strong empathetic interpersonal skills, and establish and maintain productive internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to consistently provide accurate, thorough, and quality work.
• Highly responsible and accountable. Committed to protecting confidential information.
• Ability to be cooperative, supportive, and adaptable to change.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, donor database software (we use GreaterGiving), and social media.
• A commitment to the Children’s Developmental Center’s mission and values and the ability to apply those values in your work.
• Must have the ability to commute locally for events (up to 20% of the time.) Must maintain a WA State Driver’s License and vehicle insurance.
• A background check and pre-employment drug screening are required and will be administered after a contingent offer of employment has been accepted.
• Due to working in a building where children are present, COVID-19 vaccination and a negative Tuberculin test is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and DEI Commitment

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome candidates of all identities to apply. The Children’s Developmental Center provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, gender expression or gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact nevresab@childrensdc.org.

How do I apply?

Submit your resume and cover letter to nevresab@childrensdc.org. Our target hire date is May/June 2024 (with some flexibility.)

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• related: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richland, WA 99352: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person