Interim Development Director

Company: Philanthropy Northwest
Location: Renton
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

If employee status, $44/hour; if contractual $100-$115/hourJob Category:Organizational Overview:Renton Regional Community Foundation has been connecting donors with those working to solve our area's most pressing problems since 1999. Currently managing $13 million in assets and home to more than 70 funds, RRCF continues to actively work toward its mission: to ignite the power of philanthropy - by connecting people, ideas, and resources - to support and engage our community. Our role as connector has developed genuine relationships, strengthened non-profits, and provided much-needed resources to organizations striving to affect positive change in our region.Our work is focused around four key areas:

• Inspiring a culture of abundance and stewarding resources: We help donors be as effective as possible in their giving, whether it's learning more about a particular organization or setting up a fund.
• Harnessing community assets and meeting community needs: We work to understand the needs and assets of our community. As trusted collaborators, we are able to move money and resources to the organizations and communities that will benefit from it the most.
• Amplifying community voices and deepening community engagement: We use our influence and networks to share power, amplify the voices of non-profit leaders, and connect the larger community across differences.
• Advocating for South King County: While our fund advisors grant to organizations across Washington and even outside the state, RRCF has a unique niche in knowing and supporting the South King County region. We shine a spotlight on this area to spark increased investment in the programs and people that make our area great.Role Responsibilities:Development (90%):

• Work in partnership with the Executive Director to:
  • Craft and implement a plan to raise $115K for RRCF's CARE Together Fund by 12/31/24
  • Finish the final touches on launching our Professional Advisors Network
  • Support board members to engage in fundraising work
  • Provide leadership and ground support for crafting and implementing the 2025 fund development plan, which will include but not be limited to:
  • Creating individual and group moves management and solicitation plans for donors
  • Outreach to and engagement with donors
  • Creating an outreach plan to increase corporate philanthropic support
  • Creating a planned giving program
  • Creating ways to engage our fund advisors more closelyEvent Planning:
    • Assist with planning and implementing our annual Celebrate fundraising event (May, 2025), including: securing sponsorships, managing and helping to implement the outreach plan, managing the event committee, and helping with logistics.Oversee the CRM management and perform the following tasks as necessary:
      • Create and analyze donor reportsAssist with onboarding the permanent development director once hired.Communications (10%):
        • Manage and implement the monthly e-newsletter, including writing content
        • Manage social media presence, posting content on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn (2 times/month)
        • Manage development and distribution of foundation collateral materials (minimal work)
        • Oversee/manage website editing as needed (minimal work)Candidate Qualifications:
          • Significant demonstrated experience (may be combination of paid and unpaid) in the field of development, including strategizing and demonstrated success with individual donor work.
          • Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
          • Excellent oral and written communication skills including the capacity to understand the unique mission and role of a community foundation and translate that to donors.
          • Experience with social media platforms.
          • Solid understanding of how to incorporate equity, dignity, and belonging into fundraising and communications is a plus.
          • Exceptional strategic thinking and creative skills to support the development and implementation of innovative fundraising strategies.
          • Strong and versatile communication and storytelling skills, including writing, speaking, and synthesizing information to a wide variety of audiences for fundraising and other purposes.
          • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.
          • Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
          • Experience with (or an aptitude to learn) Constant Contact, Canva, Word Press, social media platforms, donor databases (we use Community Suite) and other technologies.
          • Familiarity with South King County is preferred.Email cover letter and resume to Lmoss@rentonfoundation.org with "interim development director" in the subject line.
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