DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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Job description

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Seattle Indian Health Board - Seattle, WA

Remote Type
N/A

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range
Undisclosed

Travel Percentage
Undisclosed

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Executive

Description

SIHB Core Competencies

Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.

• Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do.
• Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.
• Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values and Theory of Change.
• Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making.
• Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best.

Position Summary: Thedevelopment Director plays an integral role in the future of our organization realization by providing leadership to forge innovative, compelling strategies for funding the ongoing and future needs of the organization. The Development Director is responsible for designing, planning, organizing, and directing all of Seattle Indian Health Board's fundraising strategies and activities. This includes capital campaigns, major gifts program, events, and overall agency development strategy. The Director works closely with the Chief Public Affairs Officer and the Board Planning and Development committee in all development and fundraising strategies and activities.

Organizational Structure/Reporting Relationships:

This position works closely with CPAO and Board of Directors Planning and Development Committee

Organizational Responsibilities

• Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity
• Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-oriented
• Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork
• Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keep others' best intentions in mind
• At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with CPAO and Board of Directors Planning and Development committee to create, lead and execute fund-raising strategies and maximize opportunities that align with SIHB's mission and Theory of Change
• Develop and implement the fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising practices and principles
• Work closely with CPAO, Board of Directors and Leadership teams to cultivate fundraising skills among staff and Board Members
• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved
• Monitor trends in the community and region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary
• Organize fund development activities and develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund-raising processes are carried out in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit grant applications as outlined in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization; work with consultants and program staff to prepare proposals and applications as needed
• Oversee the planning and execution of special fundraising events with donors and potential donors as specified in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization
• Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization's fundraising priorities
• Oversee the creation and administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information
• Coordinate in-kind donations and make decisions regarding the issuing of receipts
• Manage fund development budget and develop and gain approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the fund development program
• Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts, and expenditure related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities. Monitor expenses and analyze budget reports on fund development and recommend changes as necessary
• Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization while partnering and collaborating with internal constituents on fund development initiatives and activities
• Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization
• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
• Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned
• Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines
• At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients, and the community
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Background Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 years of progressively responsible fund-raising experience. Proven record of account management and developing corporate partnerships that result in exceeding revenue goals
• Ability to communicate SIHB's mission accurately, effectively, and inspirationally
• Entrepreneurial and results-oriented with ability to anticipate/respond to changing circumstances/priorities
• Familiarity with marketing/sales/change management concepts
• Tech savvy with interest in researching/utilizing non-traditional fundraising methods
• Ability to conceptualize, write and/or design high-quality donor collateral and communications that complement the organization's existing messaging and materials
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills with ability to communicate successfully through multiple media channels
• Exemplary verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work 'behind-the-scenes' allowing volunteers and donors the spotlight
• Ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:
  • Success in meeting fundraising goals
  • Creativity/innovation
  • Ethical Behavior
  • Relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Sound decision-making