Director of Development

Director of Development Salary range: $95-105k plus potential bonus Benefits: PTO, Sick Leave, Holidays, Professional Development, Health insurance Location: Hybrid – min 2 days on site in Arlington, Washington In this inaugural role, the director of development will play a pivotal role in shaping development, marketing, outreach, and communications for the organization. Key responsibilities: Grant Writing & Reporting: Work with Executive Director and departmental leadership to identify and apply for purpose driven and general grants Renew existing grants Create template for reports to grantors Donor Cultivation, Stewardship & Campaigns: Identify and cultivate major individual & corporate donors Lead and manage annual fund Assume leadership of existing capital campaign Lead multi-year strategy for campaigns, to include ongoing capital campaign, endowment planning, planned giving, and annual fund Manage gift acknowledgments, stewardship reporting / updates, production of annual report Events: Plan and oversee annual fundraising gala Identify and cultivate event sponsors Develop, plan, and oversee fundraising & stewardship events throughout the year Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers Marketing, Outreach, & Communications: In collaboration with the board and Executive Director, review and recommend marketing, outreach, and communications strategy Oversee marketing, outreach, and communications staff and contractors Data Management & Compliance: Review existing data practices and system; recommend improvements to increase reporting capabilities, streamline data entry, and increase interdepartmental efficiency Oversee reporting to ensure accurate and timely submission Ensure compliance with tax laws and organizational policies for gift acceptance and recognition Collaborate with other departments to ensure data integrity, policy compliance, and reconciliation of records Track and interpret KPI’s Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Development leadership role (does not have to be director level) Verifiable success in several of the key responsibilities Collaborative working style Excellent internal and external communications, content creation, and storytelling skills Strong familiarity with CRM systems and content management software At Purrfect Pals, we know that the best teams are built through authentic passion for our mission. If you’re enthusiastic about our work but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be the purrfect addition to our team!