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Chief Executive Officer

SEATTLE, WA

 

PROVAIL provides services for children, youth, and adults with a broad range of abilities. PROVAIL’s programs allow for a unique and collaborative holistic approach, resulting in an improved quality of life. Throughout PROVAIL’s 80-year history, the organization has galvanized their commitment to 3 primary categories of services that collectively maximize accessibility and inclusion.

 

  • Home and Lifestyle – for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury;
  • Competitive supported employment helping adults and high school students with disabilities find jobs in the community;
  • Mobility and Communications – including occupational/speech therapy and innovative assistive technology solutions for communication and mobility challenges

 

Together We Grow – these three words are at the heart of PROVAIL’s FY24 – FY26 strategic plan. PROVAIL is embarking on a new era of intentional regional growth for the Mobility & Communication, Employment, and Home & Lifestyle programs. The new CEO will play an essential role in ensuring the growth and financial vitality of PROVAIL.

 

THE ROLE

PROVAIL is seeking a strategic and multi-faceted leader to join the organization as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The person in this role will work collaboratively with the executive leadership team, staff, board, and community members to fulfill the mission of supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices.

 

The CEO will be responsible for effectively conveying the mission and program offerings in an engaging way, resulting in robust relationships with funders, service providers, the business community, as well as the community at-large. The CEO will collaborate with funders and donors to secure vital support that will financially sustain and expand PROVAIL’s services, as well as fulfill commitments to wage equity initiatives.

 

Other critical responsibilities for this role include being engaged and providing thought leadership to the ever-changing landscape of the disability services community locally and nationally. The CEO will work collaboratively with 3 c-suite leaders, as well as a strong team of programmatic directors.  The CEO reports to a team of 13 board of directors.

PROVAIL recognizes and acknowledges historic and existing systemic racism embedded in our important line of work. We are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization by prioritizing racial equity. The CEO will lead organizational efforts to address imbalanced social systems and promote racially equitable outcomes

OUR CULTURE

PROVAIL is a unique organization that is committed to a creating and maintaining a work environment that supports creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and shared accountability. At its core, PROVAIL values voices of people with lived experience.  Individuals who work for PROVAIL are naturally aligned with the following values:

 

  • Inclusion: Recognizing the value of our differences and need for one another
  • Teamwork: Working together toward a common goal through supportive and collaborative measures.
  • Integrity: Remaining dependable, trustworthy, and honest.
  • Accountability: Taking responsibility for your actions.
  • Empowerment: Feeling trusted and encouraged to use your skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to PROVAIL’s goals.
  • Respect: Interacting with one another in a way that prioritizes understanding, support, diverse abilities, and kindness.
  • Recognizes that the sustainability of the organization is essential to its future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities of the CEO include, but are not limited to the following:

 

VISIONING AND POSITIONING OF THE ORGANIZATION

  • Provide a future-oriented mindset with an emphasis on increasing impact.
  • Engage with the Board of Directors on strategic planning.
  • Assesses the changing environment of the systems serving those of varying abilities and ensures the relevancy of the organization.
  • Builds strong and trusted relationships with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders to leverage PROVAIL’s expertise and influence.
  • Provide an ongoing and progressive assessment of the agency’s strengths and opportunities to better identify challenges, priorities, and future needs.
  • Operationalize and systematically evaluates the effectiveness of strategic initiatives between service programs, HR and finance.
  • Develop, implement, and execute the short-term and long-term direction of the organization consistent with the mission and in partnership with the Board of Directors.
  • Takes a leadership role in building a culture of philanthropy (internally and externally).
  • Models and communicates the agencies core values and ensures that policies, practices, and operations are aligned with PROVAIL’s values.
  • Works to advance the organizational values of PROVAIL, including the equity statement, anti-racist policy and efforts to build a stronger sense of belonging among the staff in all programs and departments.
  • Attract, recruit, retain and manage a best-in-class executive leadership team.
  • Manage and maintain the executive succession plan and provide coaching, mentorship and support to executive and leadership staff.
  • Maintain and model a servant leadership approach and a management style that provides autonomy and empowers staff to exercise initiative, balanced with good judgment
  • Encourage entrepreneurial problem-solving approaches, partnership and collaboration.
 

FISCAL HEALTH & INTEGRITY

  • In collaboration with the CFO, leads and oversees the development of short-and-long term revenue growth plans, including budget development and staffing plans.
  • Identifies opportunities for strategic alliances including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Expertly brokers and negotiates new partnerships or makes changes to existing partnerships which tap into the value proposition of the organization.
  • Identifies and pursues funding opportunities that will support sustainability and increased community impact.
  • Ensures that the organization’s financial resources and assets are managed according to the guidelines set by the Board and in compliance with accepted accounting standards and current laws and regulations.

 

FUNDRAISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • In collaboration with the Director of Development, create a comprehensive plan to build and diversify the agency’s funding base to support both current operations and future growth.
  • Leads and supports efforts focused on strategic prospect development and cultivates relationships with private foundations, individual donors as well as public funding opportunities.
  • Seeks and creates opportunities with media and community partners to communicate PROVAILs mission and program offerings.
 

PEOPLE & CULTURE

  • In collaboration with the Chief People Officer, is a visible champion, and actively contributes to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • Engages in developing strategic plans to attract, support, and retain top talent.
  • Participates in the creation and implementation of employee performance and development programs.
  • Identifies opportunities for PROVAIL to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.
  • Oversees the creation of organization wide policies and procedures, ensuring agency compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
 

PROGRAM OPERATIONS

  • In collaboration with the COO, provide strategic oversight of PROVAIL’s 3 key programs: Mobility and Communications, Employment Services, Community Living (Home and Lifestyle).
  • Oversees the implementation of programmatic initiatives that are aligned with the current strategic plan’s emphases on increased impact.
  • Use performance data to analyze and evaluate program outcomes, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

An effective CEO for PROVAIL will be an individual who can provide strategic leadership to the organization, ensuring financial sustainability and relevancy. The CEO will be a champion for innovation and inclusion. A successful CEO will also have skills and competencies in the following areas:

 

  • Proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members; fueling the professional / personal growth in others.
  • Budget creation and P/L experience ($10+ million).
  • Contract negotiation experience.
  • Experience building a culture of philanthropy with staff, board, and community volunteers.
  • Lobbying and / legislative experience.
  • The ability to be compelling and persuasive when communicating PROVAIL’s vision and work.
  • Experience bringing an intersectional lens to a service delivery organization.
  • Experience reimagining and building more inclusive systems.
  • A commitment to amplify the voices of marginalized individuals who are most vulnerable.
  • Proven track record of cultivating new relationships / partnerships and allows others to leverage existing partnerships.
  • A commitment to building an internal culture that supports learning, accountability, and growth.
  • Communicates in clear and compelling ways (written/verbal) and adapts messaging appropriately to connect with diverse audiences.

EXPERIENCE

Listed below is experience that is representative experiences that require knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary for this role.  

  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressively advancing leadership management and/or experience.
  • Leading strategic plan development and revenue growth plans for organizations of$15 million or larger.
  • Personal or professional connection to the disability community.
  • Board relations and or board service.
  • Proven track record of building, developing, and supporting diverse teams.
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience engaging, specifically engaging private donors, foundations, and public funding.
  • Operations management within a non-profit or service-delivery organization.
  • Knowledge of and experience working in Medicaid-funded health or human service industry.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

PROVAIL is committed to providing employees with a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $240,000 – $280,000, DOE. PROVAIL offers comprehensive benefits package which will be shared with applicants.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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Prevail is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve and National Guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

 

For more information about this position, please contact Nicole Leckband at nicole@diversityrecruiters.com.

 

 

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Vice President, Resident Services

Vice President, Resident Services

SEATTLE, WA

Mercy Housing is a national organization that works to create a more humane world where poverty is alleviated, communities are healthy, and all people can develop their full potential. Mercy believes that affordable housing and supportive programs improve the economic status of residents, transform neighborhoods, and stabilize lives. Mercy provides affordable, program-enriched housing to a variety of people across the country, including low-income families, seniors, and people with specialized needs.

 

Within the Northwest region, Mercy Housing owns and operates 52 properties throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, providing over 5,000 families and seniors an affordable place to call home. Mercy believes a person’s lack of financial resources should not determine their ability to access high quality and safe affordable housing. Beyond housing, Mercy provides onsite resident services that focus on five key program areas – housing stability, health and wellness, community engagement, education, and financial well-being. Providing these critical programs right where residents live ensures that home is a platform for kids to thrive in school, for families to improve their financial stability, and for residents to have greater knowledge and access to improve their health and wellness. When combined with the stability, security, and pride of having a place to call home, these services help Mercy Housing Northwest residents work toward self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY

We live by the values of respect, justice, and mercy and commit ourselves to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI). 

REDI is the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all of our work. They are central to Mercy Housing’s mission and impact. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex housing challenges of a changing — and increasingly diverse — country. 

 

We continually take action to infuse racial equity throughout our internal culture, systems, and practices. Deliberate steps strengthen our ability to recruit and retain exemplary diverse staff and leadership. Mercy Housing regularly reviews policies, practices, and procedures to support our values and enable employees to do their best work so that residents feel a sense of belonging in the communities where they live.

 

REDI progress changes conversations and paves the way for deeper, more lasting, and inclusive change. Moving forward, we continue to view our progress through a racial equity lens that drives efforts to ensure that Mercy Housing’s culture reflects the racially just communities we want to see. 

THE ROLE

 The Vice President of Residential services oversees programs, staff, contracts, and services at each property in the region.  The person in this role works in collaboration with other Mercy Housing divisions to ensure that Resident Services goals are integrated into organization-wide initiatives. Additionally, as a senior leader of the organization, the VP of Resident Services also  assists the Philanthropy Department in acquiring grants, donations, and government contracts. The VP of Resident Services also participates in setting the strategic and budgeting objectives of the Northwest region.  
 

 

This role reports to the CEO of the Northwest Region, is part of a 4-member senior leadership team, and directly supervises 3 management level employees within the Resident Services team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee implementation of core program/service components as outlined in the Mercy Housing resident program models.
  • Develop new programs that are congruent with existing models, are evidence-based, results oriented, and are geared for national implementation.
  • Use program data reported through services databases as a tool for program supervision and improvement in the delivery of programs/services and the evaluation of outcomes.
  • Responsible for budget preparation and monitoring for all Resident Services activities in the region. Ensure that expenditures are in line with committed resources.
  • Contribute to creating a culture of effective working relationships between Real Estate Development, Resident Services, Asset Management, and Property Management staff.
  • Lead and support efforts to develop and maintain networks and partnerships with relevant service providers, community and religious organizations, business, and educational institutions.
  • Represent Mercy Housing at industry meetings, conferences, and public meetings throughout the region.
  • In collaboration with other regional and national Resident Services staff, manage the development and implementation of Resident Services policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the timeliness of the preparation and submission of all required and requested reports, information, data, and presentations to Philanthropy staff for grant proposals, reports, and in support of general fundraising efforts and Mercy Housing’s regional Board of Directors. Track and meet grant compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with Real Estate Development staff working on new projects or acquisitions to determine plans for Resident Services and to provide input on physical plan decisions.
  • Be diligent in recruiting, hiring, and developing employees who demonstrate and are aligned with the core values.
  • Articulates and integrates the mission and the core values of Respect, Justice and Mercy into day-to-day work. Recognize racial equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral components of our culture.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Has a track record of leading a team that reflects the core values internally and externally.
  • Proven history of working collaboratively with peers / senior leaders within an organization.
  • Is viewed by others as an effective listener.
  • Can effectively facilitate meetings and community gatherings in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and lines of authority.
  • Experience with motivating individuals, groups, and staff to actively participate and take leadership in efforts to improve the community and increase self-determination.
  • Proven experience seeking out community voice and encouraging the team to value community perspectives.  
  • Ability to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks/assignments given to others over a period of days.

EXPERIENCE

Lived experience brings unique knowledge, insights and perspectives that are invaluable for organizational growth and sensitivity.  Mercy Housing honors the value that lived experience can offer in a workplace.  Candidates with some or all of the following experience are encouraged to apply:

 

  • Seven (7) years of experience working within supportive housing or affordable housing environments, or
  • Seven (7) years of experience working on initiatives focused on human development, issues influencing poverty, homelessness, child development, or aging.
  • Experience creating and managing budgets, managing P/L’s and overseeing performance-based government contract applications and management.
  • Seven (7) years of experience leading and managing teams.
  • A bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, social sciences, or related field.
  • Master’s degree in public administration, social work, social sciences, or related field.
  • Social Work licensure eligible.

CULTURE

Mercy Housing believes that business and mission are not competing values.  Employees are expected to articulate and incorporate the mission and core values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy into their day-to-day work, as well as demonstrate commitment to issues of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that the collective is more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

 

COMPENSATION

This is an exempt, full-time, salaried hybrid position. The annual salary range is $130,000 – $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

 

Mercy Housing offers competitive benefits that include health, vision, and dental care coverage, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. Mercy Housing also offers a spectrum of time away from work options including, Early Close, Thank You Hours, and Bereavement leave. The organization recognizes 12 holidays, as well as the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as paid non-work days. Lastly, PTO is accrued per pay period, and during the first 3 years of employment, employees will earn 15 days of PTO, plus 2 additional floating holidays.  Additional benefits include commuter benefits, public service loan forgiveness, as well as 403(b) matching retirement plans. 

 

This is a hybrid role and the person hired should expect to spend 3 days working from home, and 2 days working at either Mercy Housing’s office which is located at 6930 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle WA 98118. Some time may also be spent working at partner locations, or Mercy Housing community properties.

HOW TO APPLY

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Mercy Housing is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve and National Guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

 

For more information about this position, please contact Nicole Leckband at nicole@diversityrecruiters.com.

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Chief Transformation Officer

Chief transformation officer

SEATTLE, WA

Child Care Aware of Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Washington has access to high-quality child care and early learning programs. Created by state statute in 1986 and incorporated in 1989, it is the only statewide child care resource and referral program in Washington.

 

We work alongside families, child care providers, caregivers, and communities to co-create opportunities to meet the diverse and specialized learning needs of every child in our state. We use data and story to influence policy makers, system leaders and our partners to ensure every child in Washington has equitable access to quality learning experiences.

 

Child Care Aware of Washington has 30 staff members in its Tacoma-based headquarters and contracted field staff throughout Washington with its regional partners. The nonprofit organization is overseen by a volunteer board of trustees who represent key stakeholders throughout the state.

Our Vision – All Washington children experience high quality, racially equitable early care and education opportunities that empower them to dream and flourish.

Our Mission – Child Care Aware of Washington is our state’s most thorough and accessible source of information and support in early care and education (birth to 12 years).

OUR RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT

Racism harms all children, mostly and inequitably children of color, particularly black and indigenous children. Child Care Aware of Washington stands with, and supports, all families of color who encounter the long-lingering impacts of racism and all families who oppose white supremacy in all its forms. As an organization, we envision a world where children and families, especially those who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise ostracized because of systemic racism, have access to equitable, quality child care and early learning programs that lead families to thrive economically while closing the opportunity gap.

THE ROLE

Child Care Aware of Washington (CCA of WA) is seeking a mission-centric, collaborative, action-orientated leader to join the executive leadership team. In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, CCA of WA’s Chief Transformation Officer will provide leadership and oversight to activities related to daily operations, as well as the organization’s larger strategic plan and programmatic functions.  The Chief Transformation Officer will utilize their exceptional skill sets and lived experiences to contribute as a strategic thought partner and results-oriented leader.

 

 

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will have 3-4 direct reports.

 

 

For a pdf copy of the opportunity profile, please click here.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities of Chief Transformation Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

  • System Leadership
    • Promotes and sustains healthy and effective working relationships with key governmental staff and statewide community partners to ensure that Child Care Aware of WA’s mission, vision and goals are being realized statewide.
    • Functions as a strategic thought partner and co-collaborator with the Chief Executive Officer, CCA of WA Member Council and CCA of WA’s internal leadership team.
    • Represents CCA of Washington in the early learning community informing child care and early childhood education related initiatives.
    • Provides leadership in reimaging and operationalizing work across functional areas throughout the statewide system.
    • Supports regional leadership as they build community engagement and values-based partnerships.
    • Facilitates generative dialogue regarding data outcomes and program design.
    • Ensures that the core values, goals, and perspectives of the six regional partners are integrated instrategic planning, program design and organizational development of CCA of WA.
    • In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, provides thorough and timely information and policy perspectives to funders, regional partners, and other stakeholders for decision making purposes.
    • Ensures ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of administration, and communication of program offerings.
    • Is a champion for system-wide diversification by supporting the plans to attract, develop, and retain staff reflective of the communities we serve.
  • Organizational Leadership (Internal)
    • Supervises 3-4 program directors (i.e., Director of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Director of Early Learning and Director of Workforce Development).
    • Provides a strategic view and additional capacity that supports internal / infrastructure initiatives relating to finance and human resources.
    • Works collaboratively with the CEO to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the goals of the current strategic plan.
    • Meaningfully contributes to strategic discussions regarding the diversification of CCA of WA’s financial portfolio.
    • Remains aware of community needs and leads the design and implementation of new program initiatives in collaboration with community partners.
    • Provides oversight of program-specific work through staff directors and their staff.
    • Provides support for the research and development of written documents to support program initiatives.
    • Supports and contributes to the annual organizational budgeting process.
    • Continually assess staffing levels and staff capacity to ensure sustainable workloads.
    • Supports organizational-wide programs and initiatives including performance management, employee recognition, etc.
  • Culture Leadership (Internal)
    • Champions CCA of WA’s values and culture, designing and implementing organization-wide initiatives that embed our identity and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our organization and work.
    • Supports efforts to translate the organization’s commitment to DEIB into thoughtful and innovative plans and objectives.
    • Supports the creation of policies that mitigate bias, increase equitable outcomes, and foster respect and inclusion across all organizational levels of CCA of WA.
    • Leads the review for staff compensation systems.
    • Designs and executes a professional development program that drives team member growth, inclusion, and continuous learning.
    • Actively supports and participates in strategic conversations related to, employee relations, employee retention, and employee satisfaction.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

The following skills and competencies reflect the nature of CCA of Washington’s work, which is relational, collaborative, and inclusive. A successful Chief Transformation Officer is a first-rate leader who can design and implement solutions, lead by example; delivering excellence while exhibiting humility. A successful Chief Transformation Officer will also have:

  • Demonstrated success leading diverse, cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams.
  • Recognized by others as having superior active listening skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain enduring relationships that will advance CCA of WA’s mission.
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence in operations management, including budget development and fiscal management.
  • Ability to create operations plans tied directly to strategic goals.
  • A track record of collaboratively creating and implementing process improvements and change management strategies.
  • Ability to engage with, present to and lead diverse groups with multiple perspectives.
  • Exhibits mindfulness and discernment when holding challenging conversations and making difficult decisions.
  • Is willing and able to switch gracefully between acting as an individual contributor and overseeing larger initiatives.
  • Looks for opportunities to create new partnerships and allows others to leverage existing partnerships.

EXPERIENCE

Successful Chief Transformation Officer candidates will likely possess the following:

  • 10+ years of leadership experience within a complex system; preferably in the nonprofit, early learning, education, or government sector.
  • 5+ years of fiscal management, budgeting, or P/L responsibility (nonprofit experience preferred).
  • Proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members; fueling the professional / personal growth in others.
  • Experience working within a government funding and policy environment, with demonstrated success in achieving contract deliverables.
  • Experience working for an organization with a complex stakeholder group.
  • Understanding of non-profit fundraising and philanthropy (preferred).
  • Experience utilizing Liberatory Design (preferred).

culture

CCA of WA’s leadership team is deeply committed to building a culture that delivers professional growth through meaningful work, honest feedback, and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All team members are naturally aligned with our core values and mission, and strive to possess the following:

  • An ability to listen with an open mind and a deep commitment to including and respecting diverse viewpoints.
  • Actively listens to multiple
  • Translates learnings into solutions for team members and the organization.
  • Creates a culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • A desire for continuous improvement and a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth.
  • Possesses a proactive outlook in seeking out professional development opportunities for one’s self and others.
  • Use active process of curiosity, humility, collaboration, learning and un-learning and adapting.
  • Embraces setbacks, seeing them as learning opportunities.
  • Communicates in clear and compelling ways (written/verbal) and adapts appropriately for the environment.
  • Models and helps others embrace a culture of learning and continuous improvement by actively seeking and providing feedback.
  • Exhibits a proactive, passionate, and collaborative attitude.

COMPENSATION

Childcare Aware of Washington is committed to providing employees with a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000, DOE. Childcare Aware of Washington offers comprehensive benefits package which will be shared with applicants.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Childcare Aware of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Childcare Aware of Washington is committed to promoting an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices for its partners,  Board, and staff. All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or intersex are particularly urged to apply by providing a current resume via email to nicole@diversityrecruiters.com. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis until May 31, 2024. 

 

 

 

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CCA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research shows that women and members of structurally marginalized groups often only apply if they have met all of the qualifications of the job, but in our experience, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. YouthCare encourages you to apply if you’re interested! We look forward to your application.

 

 

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Chief Development Officer

Chief Development officer

SEATTLE, WA

YouthCare envisions a community where no young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity.

 

YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974, YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four decades, we’ve defined best practices and developed programs that are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting YouthCare. This position is responsible for all fundraising from private sources and the execution of all communications strategies and activities. The Chief Development Officer will partner with the Executive Leadership to ensure a successful Capital Campaign during the next 3 years. This position will cultivate new relationships/donors to continue to build YouthCare’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. 

 

The Chief Development Officer will expand and diversify YouthCare’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, they will partner with the YouthCare Board of Directors and various board committees to set and achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals. The Chief Development Officer regularly engages with program staff to support funding needs and priorities and manages relationships with external communications and public relations contractors to ensure consistent branding and concise messaging.  Development Committee of the board and provide leadership and support in creating a deeper engagement of the board in taking on a more active fundraising and donor cultivation role. It is expected that the revenue raised by YouthCare will increase in future years as the Chief Development Officer systematically and effectively strengthens the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.

 

YouthCare’s Fund Development Department is the mean machine supporting YouthCare’s mission from behind the scenes. The department and its members work diligently and creatively to acquire the funds that keep YouthCare mission focused on ending homelessness for youth and young adults and supporting the YouthCare team with the funding to successfully run its programs and services. The Development Team strategically targets and engages the community in YouthCare’s mission through fundraising, public relations & community engagement, marketing & external communications, public policy work, volunteer, and in-kind donation management, and much more. The efforts of this department are essential and indispensable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Strategy and Leadership

  • Provide strategic guidance to integrate the department’s collective vision.
  • Working in collaboration with the CEO, the Development Committee, the Board of Directors as a whole and the Development team, create annual strategic goals for generating revenue and increasing awareness and support for the organization; oversee the creation and execution of an action plan to meet those goals.
  • Serve as a thought partner to the CEO, as a liaison to the board of directors and as an integral member of the executive leadership team which includes programs, human services and finance.
  • Serve, with the CEO, as a key external spokesperson for the organization, making public presentations to a wide variety of groups, companies and foundations, and leading tours of YouthCare’s facilities for a broad range of stake holders and potential supporters.
  • Support the Board of Directors in its efforts to engage in individual donor, major gifts, and corporate outreach strategies.
  • Encourage a culture of philanthropy, where each team member in the organization is equipped to be an ambassador for our programs and verbalize how each dollar is important to the mission of YouthCare.
 

Team Leadership

  • Lead a high performing team by setting clear and measurable goals and KPI’s with each team member to reach the annual fundraising goal.
  • Create strategic alignment on the leadership team and across the Development team to ensure the team understands organizational goals and the Leadership team understands Development team goals.
  • Lead engagement and stewardship strategies for YouthCare’s Board of Directors and volunteer leaders to encourage participation in YouthCare activities.
  • Implement and maintain systems and processes to organize resources and maximize operational efficiencies.
  • Participate in and encourage team participation in intentional learning efforts, including events and opportunities relating to understanding and dismantling institutional oppression. 
 

Fund Development

  • In partnership with the Community Campaign Manager lead engagement and stewardship to support the community campaign’s fundraising efforts to achieve its $30 million goal within the campaign timeline.
  • Strategically grow the base of dedicated donors, and expand the major gifts program, to double the private fundraising budget from $5 million to $10 million.
  • Direct management of the annual luncheon and other agency events.
  • Build a solid platform (people, data, systems) to support the transformation of relationships, donor base and engagement activities.
  • Support management of key relationships and actively identify additional opportunities for valuable community partnerships.
  • Partner with YouthCare’s public funding team in support of revenue growth and opportunity. 
 

Communications and External Affairs

  • Oversee that the organization uses clear, consistent, and compelling brand and communications strategy across a variety of fundraising channels, including direct mail/email appeals, grants, marketing materials and digital/social media.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to develop communications strategies that will broaden programmatic reach and deepen impact.
  • Develop and refine YouthCare’s Nonprofit’s “core” messages to ensure organizational consistency.
  • Oversee and write executive speeches and testimony.
  • Serve as public spokesperson for YouthCare.
  • Oversee organizational response to inquiries about YouthCare.
  • Oversee management of media through organizational crises.
  • Identify significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support YouthCare’s work and create and implement plans to exploit them.
  • Serve as executive editor for the organization’s newsletter, website, op/ed pieces, and other similar communications collateral.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10 or more years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a leading a development department, including cultivating and managing relationships with multiple donor sources over time.
  • A track record of leadership and management is required.
  • Specific expertise in nonprofit settings with an understanding of human services is an asset.
  • A proven track record leading or facilitating a capital campaign and securing six and seven figure gifts is essential.
  • Impeccable communication skills with a natural affinity for relationship building and management are critical.
  • Experience and credentials must comply with program contractual requirements, including but not limited to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) background clearance process and must be at least 21 years of age. DCYF Clearance must be maintained for entirety of employment when working with under-18 clients.

COVID vaccinations are mandated at YouthCare. Employees will be required to submit proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation at time of On-Boarding. Please note: Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this role is $165,000 – 180,000. 

YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the 90-day Introductory Period.

HOW TO APPLY

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Director of Development & Communications

Director of Development & Communications

Seattle, WA

 

 

THE ROLE

STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES

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Senior Director, Preventing Poverty and Homelessness

Senior Director, Preventing Poverty and Homelessness

SEATTLE, WA

United Way of King County works to build a community where all people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable. Our culture fosters collaboration, teamwork, open communication, leadership, integrity, and accountability.

 

With our unwavering focus on racial justice for all, we hope to achieve racially equitable outcomes in King County and beyond. We believe that having staff, volunteers, and supportive community members who represent diverse backgrounds and circumstances will help us more effectively accomplish our mission. We aim to a create a welcoming and inclusive work environment, and we also strive to have a diverse staff and particularly encourage Black and Indigenous people, and people of color to apply and join our team.

 

The challenges of housing instability and poverty are greater than ever in King County, and they are disproportionately impacting communities of color across the region. We are working to transform those most impacted in those communities, by funding and operating racial equity-based programs that address immediate needs, and policy advocacy to undo systemic racism and inequality.

 

We know that effective solutions will center the voices of those furthest from justice and use a combination of approaches that leverage the services we provide to individuals and families while also addressing the systemic root causes that impact our neighbors and our communities.

THE ROLE

The Senior Director, Preventing Poverty and Homelessness leads United Way’s multiple strategies to improve the lives of our neighbors furthest from economic stability and most impacted by systemic racism. The position provides strategic vision and leadership to United Way’s direct service programs and grant making strategies that reduce poverty and hunger, and work to prevent homelessness. Strategies are developed and implemented in alignment with United Way of King County’s vision to create an equitable and just community, and center the voice and solutions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals and communities. The position works with department leadership to inform United Way’s legislative and administrative policy advocacy that support those strategies, addresses systemic racism, and scales effective solutions.


This position works with other stakeholders in a leadership role to set a community-wide vision for preventing poverty and homelessness in King County. The role works collaboratively across internal teams and with community stakeholders to create and carry out a unified vision for addressing poverty and housing instability in accordance with United Way’s general guidelines.


The role supervises and coaches a team of staff and AmeriCorps members (approximately 16 FTE, and up to 150 seasonal National Service Members. This team is responsible for overseeing United Way’s direct service programs and collaborating with community grantees working most closely with our neighbors in greatest need of support. This role has core responsibility for ensuring strong stewardship of public and private funds. Direct reports to the role are: the Director of Ending Poverty, two Impact Managers, a Rental Assistance Program Manager, and the Senior Manager of Food Security and Benefits Access.


The position serves as a member of the Community Services Team’s leadership team and acts in an important collaborative, cross-team role. In collaboration with the Community Services Team, community agencies, direct service clients, and other stakeholders, the position creates and implements racial equity strategies for each program area, reducing racial disparities impacting poverty and housing instability. The person in this role will report directly to the Chief Impact Officer, Community Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops, manages, and implements racially just strategies to help people furthest from economic justice exit poverty and homelessness, address food insecurity, and gain housing stability.
  • Oversees a budget of approximately $45M, comprising grants to community-based agencies and direct services provision. Creation and implementation of strategies are driven by and center the voices of BIPOC communities.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with BIPOC community agencies and individuals so that programmatic work is guided, informed by, and/or co-created with those most impacted by structural racial inequities.
  • Hands on experience managing budgets and deliverables for multiple grants with multiple reporting structures. about extensive budget and grants management experience.
  • Oversees analysis of data, interpretation of best practices, and evaluation of programs and grants. Keeps apprised of the latest trends in the fields of financial stability, poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
  • Serves as content expert and spokesperson on strategies and policies to address homelessness and poverty. Engages in speaking opportunities to local and national media, presentations and speeches to corporate partners and donors.
  • Leads strategic planning for the Preventing Poverty and Homelessness team and works with Community Services staff and volunteers to develop and monitor racial equity metrics tied to strategic goals. Guides development of indicators and outcomes to measure progress toward United Way’s goals related to poverty and housing instability/homelessness. Participates in Community Services Team leadership, strategic planning and supports teamwork to implement United Way’s shared racial equity vision and practices.
  • Works with local and national organizations including funders and advocacy groups that address economic stability; promotes United Way’s initiatives and identifies and implements equitable strategies and leverages additional funding sources.
  • Partners with the United Way Development Team to raise public and private funds to support equitable economic recovery programming. Builds and strengthens relationships with public sector funders and both private and corporate foundation staff.
  • Oversees the team responsible for recruitment and placement of annual and seasonal National Service Members. Ensures strong relationships with regional and national officials overseeing National Service programs and is accountable for adherence to National Service regulations and reporting and ensuring National Service Members are supported and successful in their assignments.
  • In close collaboration with the UWKC Systems Change and Public Policy team, develops and implements systems change strategies that support United Way’s goals. Policies address systemic racism and are driven by BIPOC individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by poverty and homelessness. May work directly with elected officials or their staff, testifying at public hearings, and supporting other advocacy and systems change efforts.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of health and human services policy issues, and participation in local government and health and human services coalitions and community decision processes.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of local, state, federal and private grants management.
  • Intermediate knowledge of best practices related to ending homelessness and poverty and can apply knowledge gained to enhance and advance United Way strategies.
  • Proven excellent facilitation and communication and public speaking skills (verbal and written) across demographic and diverse populations.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems/issues.
  • Proven skills to help develop and implement departmental and agency strategic plans.
  • Mission driven and passionate about racial equity as well as addressing poverty and reducing homelessness.

EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, specializing in Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in areas such as human services planning, program management, community resources, government relations, and community affairs.
  • Must have at least 3 years’ supervisory and budget-management experience.
  • Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
  • Proven exceptional ability to inspire, develop, lead, and participate in teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills at a high level, including leadership of a comprehensive team of department staff and cross-team collaboration. Including work with both internal and community stakeholders with diverse opinions and views to accomplish a common goal.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this role is $123,000 – $130,000. United Way of King County is an exceptional place to work and also provides the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 32 days of PTO (including holidays)
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Subsidized Transit Pass (Orca Card)

HOW TO APPLY

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Choose180

Executive Director

SEATTLE, WA

CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice & supports the young people who are too often impacted by those systems. We envision a future where systems are community-led, having those who are most impacted by the system, at the center of solution ideation.

 

CHOOSE 180, a historically black-led organization, began in 2011 as a community-centered effort in partnership with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to impact racial disproportionality. The primary goal was to keep youth out of the juvenile criminal legal system and break the school-to-prison pipeline. Recognizing that the criminal legal system was not the most effective tool in addressing complex social issues, then King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg reached out to community leader Doug Wheeler Jr. to partner in creating an alternative to traditional prosecution.

Fast forward to 2023, CHOOSE 180 has expanded, and currently offers nine programs to support young people, dismantle oppressive systems, and provide access to resources and opportunities in King County.

 

 

THE ROLE

CHOOSE 180 is seeking a strategic and multi-faceted leader to join the organization as the next executive director. The person in this role will work collaboratively with staff, board, and community members. The executive director must be able to convey the mission and program offerings clearly to community members in an engaging way. Additionally, the executive director will directly oversee and contribute to operational management of the organization, including budget creation / management, human resources, and fund development.  


Other critical responsibilities for this role include evaluating the ever-changing landscape of the juvenile legal system with an intersectional equity analysis, strategic direction, galvanizing the organization’s vision internally and externally, and ensuring a strong financial position for the organization. The person in this role will report to a team of 13 board of directors and has 7 direct reports.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the executive director include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Strategic Leadership

  • VISIONING AND POSITIONING OF THE ORGANIZATION
    • Provides a future-oriented mindset for the organization that emphasizes increased impact.
    • Leads collaborative processes to develop and operationalize strategic plans.
    • Assesses the changing environment of the systems serving youth and ensures advancement and relevancy of the organization.
    • Builds strong and trusted relationships with all stakeholders to advance CHOOSE180’s standing and ability to influence.
  • FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
    • Leads and oversees the development of short-and-long term revenue growth plans.
    • Identifies and pursues opportunities that will support sustainability and increased community impact.
    • Leads and supports efforts focused on strategic prospect development and cultivates relationships with private foundations, individual donors as well as public funding opportunities.
    • Expertly brokers and negotiates new partnerships or makes changes to existing partnerships which tap into the power of the organization.
  • BOARD RELATIONS
    • Ensures open communication regarding the measurement of financial and programmatic performance against stated milestones and goals with the Board.
    • Cultivates strong and transparent working relationships with the Board.

Operational Leadership (Fiscal, Administrative, and Programmatic)

  • Oversees the financial status of the organization including the revenue forecasts and biennial and supplemental budget development and monitoring.
  • In conjunction with the finance manager, ensures that financial controls and sound accounting practices are established and are being followed.
  • Negotiates fiscal contracts (annually), overseeing deliverables, invoicing, and reporting (monthly and quarterly).
  • Ensures the flow of funds permits CHOOSE180 to make continuous progress towards the achievement of its mission and that those funds are allocated properly to reflect present needs and future potential.
  • Acumen for strategic staff professional development.
  • In collaboration with the contracts and reporting manager, ensures that performance reports and grant reporting occur on time and is accurate, positioning CHOOSE180 to receive future funding and consideration.
  • Leads efforts to create and execute comprehensive marketing, branding, and fundraising plan to ensure brand integrity.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Advocacy provides leadership oversight of policy initiatives.
  • Creates, reviews, and galvanizes KPI’s for programmatic outcomes.
  • Is a champion for an organizational culture that balances qualitative and quantitative data review.

Culture

CHOOSE 180 is a unique organization that is boldly committed to a creating and maintaining a work environment that supports collaboration, inclusion, shared accountability, and shared power. At its core, CHOOSE180 values the voices of people with lived experience and those who have experience dismantling systems of oppression.  Individuals who work for CHOOSE180 are naturally aligned with the following:

  • a commitment to anti-racism and system transformation.
  • an ability to listen with an open mind and a deep commitment to including and respecting diverse viewpoints.
  • values inclusive relationship building.
  • exhibits a proactive and collaborative attitude.
  • has a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth.

Skills & Competencies

An effective executive director for CHOOSE180 will be an individual who can provide strategic leadership to the organization, ensuring sustainability and relevancy in an ever-changing and unprecedented time. The executive director will be a champion for innovation, shared decision making and productive disruption. A successful executive director will also have:

 

  • the ability to be compelling and persuasive in their communication of CHOOSE180’s vision and work.
  • a commitment to amplify the voices of marginalized youth and families with the purpose of transforming systems that impact those most marginalized.
  • strong understanding of systemic oppression and intersectional analysis, with a desire to reimagine and rebuild a less oppressive system.
  • the ability to build agency and advocacy skills amongst all members of the organization.
  • looks for opportunities to create new partnerships and allows others to leverage existing partnerships.
  • understanding of non-profit fundraising and philanthropy (i.e., cultivation, stewardship, etc.).
  • a commitment to building, developing, and supporting diverse teams.
  • a commitment to learning, accountability, and growth for themselves and their team.
  • communicates in clear and compelling ways (written/verbal) and adapts appropriately for the environment.

Experience

Successful executive director candidates will likely possess the following:

  • Lived experience being directly impacted by systems of oppression.
  • Strong connections to communities we serve.
  • Senior leadership experience – nonprofit experience preferred.
  • Fiscal stewardship, management, budgeting, or P/L responsibility of an organization. with an annual budget of $5m+ (nonprofit finance experience preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to connect and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, including community members, policy makers, and funders.
  • Solid understanding and strong racial equity analysis of child and youth serving public systems and court processes.
  • Board relations experience.
  • Track record of public speaking and strong writing abilities.
  • Experience and/or commitment to a shared leadership and decision-making model
  • Proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members; fueling the professional / personal growth in others.
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience (i.e., private donors, foundations, and public funding)
  • Contract negotiation experience.
  • Lobbying and / legislative experience is helpful but not required.

Compensation

CHOOSE 180 is committed to providing employees with a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000, DOE. CHOOSE 180 offers full benefits including 100% employer paid HMO plan, or partially paid PPO plan, dental insurance, voluntary benefits, access to policies for life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, monthly wellness stipend, continuing education or tuition assistance, and paid leave (15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 2-week office closure at year end. 

 

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Director of Development

Director of Development

Woodacre, CA

 

Set among 411 acres of serene oak woodlands in the secluded hills of West Marin County, California, Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a refuge from everyday life where it’s truly possible to quiet the mind, soften the heart and see life in a new way.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

 

We know by experience, prioritizing diversity and inclusion throughout our hiring process allows equitable treatment and accessibility to everyone seeking employment at SRMC. We strive to create a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve and empowers everyone to bring their full and authentic selves to our teams. All employees have the responsibility to treat fellow employees with the utmost of respect and dignity, always.

 

In conjunction with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI Plan) Spirit Rock Meditation Center (SRMC) is committed to a diverse workplace environment where everyone is welcome. We honor and celebrate different ideas, voices, perspectives, and backgrounds that help us create a robust and innovative multicultural organization.

 

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development plays a critical role in the advancement of Spirit Rock’s mission. This position is accountable for all development/contributed revenue at Spirit Rock, ensuring we meet our annual and capital revenue goals through annual and major gifts, direct mail, monthly giving and digital fundraising, bequests, and institutional giving and partnerships. The Director of Development works with the Board of Directors, Teachers Council, and committees (Finance, Executive, Governance) to garner support for the fulfillment of Spirit Rock’s mission and programs. The role will include staffing of a Development committee of the Board. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional to play a key leadership role in sustaining and fueling Spirit Rock’s 5-7-year strategic plan.   

 

In 2023-2024 Spirit Rock will be completing a capital campaign feasibility study and, with the input and recommendation of the Director of Development, will  launch a major 5-year capital campaign.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll be someone who will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes. The ideal candidate is both a big picture strategic thinker and has the ability to roll up their sleeves to move projects forward, a calm and thoughtful communicator, flexible, and resilient. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and collaborate with the Development Team to create, execute and evaluate Spirit Rock’s comprehensive fundraising programs.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward strategic individual donor relationships and institutional funding partnerships at the major gift level. 
  • Prepare and partner with organizational leadership or other influencers involved in furthering donor relationships.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board Chair on creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and solicitation of current board members and a portfolio of individuals.
  • Play a role in board relations/cultivation.
  • In collaboration with the Major Gifts Officer, oversee a comprehensive moves management system including identification, research, strategizing, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, and stewardship for our major annual and capital gifts program.  
  • Maintain and bring innovation and experimentation to the annual fund, monthly giving, and planned giving.
  • Partner with the Development Team to create, implement and manage any stewardship or fundraising events and effectively coordinate development activities with other Spirit Rock departments, such as Programs and Operations.
  • Oversee all external fundraising marketing and campaign materials, including direct mail, brochures, grant proposals, etc.
  • Provide fundraising reports and analysis to the Executive Director, Board, and the Development Committee,
  • Champion and foster an internal culture of philanthropy at Spirit Rock.
  • Supervise the Development Team, or oversee supervisors, in support of our development efforts.  
  • With the Development Manager, create, maintain, and monitor the annual and capital budget and goals for the department.
  • Staff the Development and Governance Committees.

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

The following skills and competencies reflect the nature of our work, which is collaborative, and inclusive. A successful Director of Development is an individual who can lead a team, manage short and long term projects, and is an superb communicator (writen and verbal).  A successful Director will also:

 

 

  • Enjoy building and maintaining enduring relationships that will advance Spirit Rock’s mission.
  • Is a bold and inclusive collaborator.
  • Brings a positive outlook and approach to situations.
  • Centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
  • Can toggle between the big picture vision and the intimate details of a strategy / project.
  • Is skilled in analyzing data and outcomes.
  • Uses discretion, understands the importance of confidentiality, and uses sound judgement.
  • Is comfortable conversing with, presenting to, and being a leader within diverse groups.
  • Exhibits mindfulness and discernment when holding challenging conversations and making difficult decisions.
  • Can be nimble and can adapt to managing multiple projects with tight and often shifting deadlines.
  • Inspires others at Spirit Rock who do not have a formal reporting relationship to them to seek out opportunities to work with them.
  • Is willing and able to switch gracefully between acting as an individual contributor and overseeing larger initiatives, providing support and guidance.
  • Looks for opportunities to create new partnerships and allows others to leverage existing partnerships.
  • Interest in the values and practices of Buddhism and Insight (Vipassana) Meditation

EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will have 7+ years of experience in non-profit fundraising as well as leadership experience. Additionally, this person will have experience that includes the following:

  • 7+ years of broad fundraising experience in most fundraising vehicles (major gifts, direct mail, planned giving, foundations, special events, and capital campaigns).
  • Ability to successfully engage, cultivate, and steward long-term partnerships that will ensure the philanthropic success of Spirit Rock Meditation Center
  • Capacity for strategic leadership and vision to work with senior leadership on fundraising priorities and to use moves management and metrics to ensure accountability.
  • Experience managing an organization’s communications/marketing as it relates to fundraising, including annual reports, web pages and other organizational messages and publications. 
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience in Raiser’s Edge/RE NXT or similar donor database preferred.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Spirit Rock
  • A sensitivity to, and ideally a lived experience in the values and practices of Buddhism and/or the regular practice of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation.

CULTURE

Spirit Rock’s leadership is deeply committed to building a culture that delivers professional growth through meaningful work, honest feedback, and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All team members, are naturally aligned with our core values and mission, and strive to possess the following:

 

  • An ability to listen with an open mind and a deep commitment to including and respecting diverse viewpoints.
  • Actively listens to multiple
  • Translates learnings into solutions for team members and the organization.
  • Creates a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • A desire for continuous improvement and a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth.
  • Possesses a proactive outlook in seeking out professional development opportunities for one’s self and others.
  • Embraces setbacks, seeing them as learning opportunities.
  • Communicates in clear and compelling ways (written/verbal) and adapts appropriately for the environment.
  • Models and helps others embrace a culture of learning and continuous improvement by actively seeking and providing feedback.
  • Exhibits a proactive, passionate, and collaborative attitude.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $150,000. Employees are provided with the following resources, care, and support to do and be the best while serving the Spirit Rock community:

  • Flexible Work Models: Some positions offer hybrid work opportunities.
  • Time Off: In addition to paid vacation, sick days, and holiday time, employees enjoy 10 paid retreat days per year to give you extra time off to renew and deepen your meditation practice.
  • Healthcare: For full time employees, Spirit Rock pays a significant portion of the premiums on medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term and long- term disability coverage, with the option of a flexible spending account (FSA).
  • 403(B) Matching Retirement: Spirit Rock makes a matching contribution to your retirement savings to give you peace of mind when it comes to your financial future.

 

 

Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Family Works

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS

SEATTLE, WA

Since 1995, FamilyWorks has been providing nutritious foods, essential services, and a supportive community to families across North Seattle. Today, with a staff of nearly 20, FamilyWorks operates two food banks, a family resource center, and a host of mobile programs, reaching 7,000 program participants annually. FamilyWorks partners with families to meet their specific needs, starting by addressing basic needs and moving towards resiliency-building services. FamilyWorks advocates with dignity, inclusion, and empowerment.

 

After spending 2020 focusing on an executive transition and addressing rising food insecurity and family instability due to the pandemic, FamilyWorks is in the process of defining its next three-year strategic plan, and how they will advance their services and expand their reach.  The core operations of FamilyWorks are currently based in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, and this year, FamilyWorks is expanding to launch a new Resource Center in the Roosevelt neighborhood. FamilyWorks was recently named a 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder for our commitment and work to removing economic barriers. 

 

THE ROLE

FamilyWorks is seek a talented, passionate, experienced, mission-driven Director of Development and Communications to build on their success and lead the development and communication strategies. The ideal candidate will develop forward-thinking strategies focusing on communications, major gifts, institutional giving, and annual giving to support FamilyWorks’ long-term stability as a resource for food access and family support in the community. The person in this role will work closely with the Executive Director, who has more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and communications and is excited to work in thoughtful partnership with the Director of Development and Communications. 

 

The person in this role will also work with Board members, and staff to guide future direction and strategies. With strong leadership competencies and a broad knowledge of fundraising fundamentals the Director will lead a dedicated and talented team that includes the Annual Giving Manager, Communications Coordinator, Grants & Evaluation Coordinator, and contractors (when necessary). 

 

This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and regular, weekly in-office work in various Seattle locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the strategy and activities for achieving $2+ million in contributed income per year across annual giving, major gifts, private and government grants, and capital campaigns.

 

Oversees marketing/communications efforts to support organizational priorities including outreach, fundraising, volunteerism, partnerships and advocacy.

 

Provides excellent leadership and supervision to a team of professional and support staff, contractors and volunteers.

 

Champions a fundraising philosophy and organizational culture consistent with FamilyWorks’ core values and community-centric fundraising.

 

Leads effective planning, strategy development, goal setting, reporting, and evaluation of results.

Oversees broad donor development and stewardship through e-campaigns, mail campaigns, peer-to-peer strategies, special events and donor recognition. Develops content and giving vehicles that connect donors with the organization’s work and impact.

 

Leads major donor cultivation and moves management, leveraging staff, leadership and volunteer relationships. Directly manages a portfolio of donors who give and/or have the potential to give $5,000+ soliciting and securing major gifts.

 

Oversees fundraising communications, including major donor communications plans, impact reports, and the annual report.

 

Supervises the prospecting, research and relationship-building processes for grant opportunities, reviews funding proposals and impact reports.

 

Drives Board engagement and activities related to donor development and communications.

 

Builds corporate giving and relationships in partnership with the Executive Director.

 

Leads annual Sunday Supper, FamilyWorks’ marquee fundraising event.

 

Represents FamilyWorks by attending community events and building community partnerships.

 

Oversees effective development operations, including policies, procedures, CRM database, gift processing, 

acknowledgment, reporting, collaboration tools, and digital and physical record keeping.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Innovation and motivation for achieving fundraising success.
  • Proven track record in building a culture of philanthropy within an organization and significant strategic planning experience.
  • Direct experience in setting and implementing prospect/donor stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation strategies.
  • Ability to successfully develop and build relationships resulting in collaboration across the community and organization.
  • Experience in effectively supervising staff, managing performance and supporting professional development.
  • Willingness to participate in intentional learning efforts, relating to understanding and dismantling oppression, institutional racism and building cultural competency, and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, education, and economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Ability to maintain focus in an open work environment.

EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 5 years of nonprofit philanthropy experience.
  • 3 years of staff supervision and mentoring experience.
  • Hands on experience with annual giving strategies, institutional fundraising, special events and major donor cultivation and stewardship
  • Experience in CRM databases and Microsoft Office products.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000. FamilyWorks is an exceptional place to work and offers the following benefits:

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Transportation benefits
  • 403B retirement contributions
  • Generous PTO benefits

HOW TO APPLY

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who connect with Diversity Recruiters™ by August 15th, 2023.  Please fill out the application below, which includes attaching a current resume which highlights relevant experience for this opportunity.

 

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Major Gifts Officer

Major GIFTS OFFICER

Woodacre, CA

Set among 411 acres of serene oak woodlands in the secluded hills of West Marin County, California, Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a refuge from everyday life where it’s truly possible to quiet the mind, soften the heart and see life in a new way.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

 

We know by experience, prioritizing diversity and inclusion throughout our hiring process allows equitable treatment and accessibility to everyone seeking employment at SRMC. We strive to create a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve and empowers everyone to bring their full and authentic selves to our teams. All employees have the responsibility to treat fellow employees with the utmost of respect and dignity, always.

In conjunction with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI Plan) Spirit Rock Meditation Center (SRMC) is committed to a diverse workplace environment where everyone is welcome. We honor and celebrate different ideas, voices, perspectives, and backgrounds that help us create a robust and innovative multicultural organization.

 

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust pipeline and implementing strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150+ major donors and prospects. They will work closely with the Director of Development, Senior Development Manager, and Development Support Team to help manage and strengthen donor relations, evaluate various gift opportunities, and coordinate and facilitate communications to ensure cohesive donor cultivation and stewardship effort. 


The Major Gifts Officer will collaborate with the Director of Development, Associate Development Director, Executive Director, Development Committee members, and other volunteer solicitors who are assigned to prospect solicitation teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospects who are capable of making annual gifts of $10,000 or more, with a goal of securing a significant number of new gifts and gift upgrades through a creative and proactive approach to personal cultivation and solicitation.
  • Collaborate with the DoD, SDM, and AGM on developing strategies to expand the major donor pipeline and upgrade donors, achieving aggressive targets for increasing donors and overall donor engagement.
  • Create briefings, proposal materials, and other communications for major donors and prospects in their portfolio.
  • Serve as fundraising lead for annual or biannual fundraising events and work with donors, volunteers, and the SR’s events and communications team to meet the event’s fundraising and donor engagement goals.
  • Collaborate with the Development Operations Manager to implement high-quality operational practices and systems to manage Spirit Rock’s moves management system effectively.
  • Contribute to developing strategy, briefing, and debriefing materials for face-to-face and zoom donor meetings, events, and other donor communications.
  • Build relationships with program staff and communications staff to acquire the information needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively.
  • Work as part of the development team to develop and execute strategies to achieve annual departmental goals and Spirit Rock’s 2025 strategic plan and fundraising campaign goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with major gift portfolio management.
  • Commitment to the Spirit Rock’s mission, purpose, and values.
  • A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and volunteers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, build strong relationships, and develop and manage a robust pipeline for a major gifts program;
  • Sophisticated fundraising experience with a deep knowledge of major gifts and philanthropic trends in individual giving
  • A team player with interpersonal savvy who understands how to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and work across team lines.
  • Ability to effectively communicate Spirit Rock’s mission, goals, and needs in a compelling way and tailor communications to different audiences and donor needs.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professionally rigorous setting, managing multiple assignments and quickly evolving priorities.
  • Relationship management skills
  • Principled, ethical, professional, and committed to exceptional work quality and
  • Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar donor management software is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Competent in Slack, Asana, Zoom, and Google workspace.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

The following skills and competencies reflect the nature of our work, which is collaborative, and inclusive. A successful Assistant Director an individual who can lead a team, manage short and long term projects, and is an superb communicator (writen and verbal).  A successful Associate Director will also:

 

  • Enjoy building and maintaining enduring relationships that will advance Spirit Rock’s mission.
  • Is a bold and inclusive collaborator.
  • Brings a positive outlook and approach to situations.
  • Centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
  • Can toggle between the big picture vision and the intimate details of a strategy / project.
  • Is skilled in analyzing data and outcomes.
  • Uses discretion, understands the importance of confidentiality, and uses sound judgement.
  • Is comfortable conversing with, presenting to, and being a leader within diverse groups.
  • Exhibits mindfulness and discernment when holding challenging conversations and making difficult decisions.
  • Can be nimble and can adapt to managing multiple projects with tight and often shifting deadlines.
  • Inspires others at Spirit Rock who do not have a formal reporting relationship to them to seek out opportunities to work with them.
  • Is willing and able to switch gracefully between acting as an individual contributor and overseeing larger initiatives, providing support and guidance.
  • Looks for opportunities to create new partnerships and allows others to leverage existing partnerships.
  • Interest in the values and practices of Buddhism and Insight (Vipassana) Meditation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Bold thinker
  • Inclusive and open collaborator
  • Attuned to DEIA as a contributor and practitioner.
  • Able to move easily between big picture and critical details.
  • Skilled at analyzing data and outcomes.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion, tact and poise, and sound judgment.
  • Sense of humor, energetic, positive attitude
  • Interest in the values and practices of Buddhism and Insight (Vipassana) Meditation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 – $98,000. Employees are provided with the following resources, care, and support to do and be the best while serving the Spirit Rock community:

  • Flexible Work Models: Some positions offer hybrid work opportunities.
  • Time Off: In addition to paid vacation, sick days, and holiday time, employees enjoy 10 paid retreat days per year to give you extra time off to renew and deepen your meditation practice.
  • Healthcare: For full time employees, Spirit Rock pays a significant portion of the premiums on medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term and long- term disability coverage, with the option of a flexible spending account (FSA).
  • 403(B) Matching Retirement: Spirit Rock makes a matching contribution to your retirement savings to give you peace of mind when it comes to your financial future.

 

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about this position, please contact Nicole Leckband at nicole@diversityrecruiters.com. Otherwise, please complete the form below:

 

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Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

 

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