The Washington Bus
Development Director
The Washington Bus, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Job Title:
Development Director
Position Status:
Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent Position
Location:
Seattle, WA (Hybrid Remote)
Full Time Salary Range:
$80,000-$105,000 depending on experience
Team:
Development
Direct Supervisor:
Executive Director
Priority Deadline:
October 3rd, 2024
About Us
The Washington Bus is a statewide movement building organization that increases civic and political access and participation of young people. We focus our resources on empowering young people of color, LGBTQIA+ youth, first generation college students, and young people from working class and immigrant communities. We activate our generation through voter education, civic participation, and hands-on democracy, while working to put the young people most often excluded from the political process at its center.
We focus our work through three core areas:
People.
We invest in developing the skills and opportunities of young people, whether they are first-time volunteers, new voters, or effective legislators.
Participation.
We register thousands of young people to vote, educate them on the issues, and turn them out to vote.
Policy.
We see good legislation and policy as both an opportunity for young people to learn about civic life and a necessary tool for moving Washington forward.
About the Position
The Development Director will report to the Executive Director and will play a crucial role in spearheading, strengthening, and scaling The Washington Bus’s fundraising efforts in support of our mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Bus leadership team, the Development Director will be a co-creator in mapping out a shared vision, executing ambitious fundraising goals, and developing achievable strategies for sustainability and growth.
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience and established relationships in progressive political fundraising, as well as 3-5 years of experience managing teams and direct reports. This person is passionate about building youth political power and developing future leaders, possessing a deep analysis and understanding of the organization’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Staff Management
Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising, communications, and marketing plan with clear and measurable goals and in alignment with the organization’s overall strategic plan.
Serve as a member of the leadership team and represent the organization as a persuasive spokesperson.
Advise the Executive Director on the fundraising landscape and its implications for organizational goals.
Build a development team, including staff and consultants, manage their performance, and create a nurturing and sustaining team culture built on trust, collaboration, flexibility, humor, and joy.
Build cross-organizational cohesiveness and a strong culture of shared responsibility towards the annual fundraising strategy.
Development
Develop and oversee a comprehensive individual donor program.
Grow individual giving to $250,000 annually over the next year.
Manage a portfolio of small and major donors.
Foundation Relationships
Oversee all aspects of foundation prospecting, stewardship, grant writing, and reporting.
Grow grant revenue to $850,000 annually over the next year.
Events, Campaigns, and Fundraisers
Collaborate with communications and programs teams to develop an annual strategy for innovative fundraising events, campaigns, and alumni engagement.
Operations
Work with the Operations team to ensure compliance with IRS standards, grant requirements, and non-profit financial reporting.
Manage and audit the tracking, evaluation, and reporting of organizational revenue.
Create and monitor The Washington Bus development budget.
Qualifications for Success
5-7 years of fundraising and fundraising leadership experience.
Experience raising at least $1 million in organized money over the course of a year.
Deep knowledge of and established relationships across the local, state, and national progressive fundraising landscape.
3-5 years of managing at least one direct report.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise working with client relationship management platforms.
A justice and equity framework for development work.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $80,000-$105,000 annually depending on experience.
The Bus offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location & Work Requirements
Hybrid Work:
Our office is based in Seattle, Washington. Currently all of our staff are working remotely and are only required to be in the office once a week.
Travel Requirements:
This position will require additional travel and in-person work throughout the Seattle and the Puget Sound area.
Evening & Weekend Work:
This position sometimes requires evening and weekend work.
About the Application
The Washington Bus seeks to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women, black, indigenous, and people of color, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ people, and candidates who represent the diversity and lived experiences of communities with which we work, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates can apply to the position at
bit.ly/2024DevDirector . Applications submitted by October 3rd, 2024 will be given priority consideration.
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bit.ly/2024DevDirector
Job Title:
Development Director
Position Status:
Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent Position
Location:
Seattle, WA (Hybrid Remote)
Full Time Salary Range:
$80,000-$105,000 depending on experience
Team:
Development
Direct Supervisor:
Executive Director
Priority Deadline:
October 3rd, 2024
About Us
The Washington Bus is a statewide movement building organization that increases civic and political access and participation of young people. We focus our resources on empowering young people of color, LGBTQIA+ youth, first generation college students, and young people from working class and immigrant communities. We activate our generation through voter education, civic participation, and hands-on democracy, while working to put the young people most often excluded from the political process at its center.
We focus our work through three core areas:
People.
We invest in developing the skills and opportunities of young people, whether they are first-time volunteers, new voters, or effective legislators.
Participation.
We register thousands of young people to vote, educate them on the issues, and turn them out to vote.
Policy.
We see good legislation and policy as both an opportunity for young people to learn about civic life and a necessary tool for moving Washington forward.
About the Position
The Development Director will report to the Executive Director and will play a crucial role in spearheading, strengthening, and scaling The Washington Bus’s fundraising efforts in support of our mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Bus leadership team, the Development Director will be a co-creator in mapping out a shared vision, executing ambitious fundraising goals, and developing achievable strategies for sustainability and growth.
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience and established relationships in progressive political fundraising, as well as 3-5 years of experience managing teams and direct reports. This person is passionate about building youth political power and developing future leaders, possessing a deep analysis and understanding of the organization’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Staff Management
Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising, communications, and marketing plan with clear and measurable goals and in alignment with the organization’s overall strategic plan.
Serve as a member of the leadership team and represent the organization as a persuasive spokesperson.
Advise the Executive Director on the fundraising landscape and its implications for organizational goals.
Build a development team, including staff and consultants, manage their performance, and create a nurturing and sustaining team culture built on trust, collaboration, flexibility, humor, and joy.
Build cross-organizational cohesiveness and a strong culture of shared responsibility towards the annual fundraising strategy.
Development
Develop and oversee a comprehensive individual donor program.
Grow individual giving to $250,000 annually over the next year.
Manage a portfolio of small and major donors.
Foundation Relationships
Oversee all aspects of foundation prospecting, stewardship, grant writing, and reporting.
Grow grant revenue to $850,000 annually over the next year.
Events, Campaigns, and Fundraisers
Collaborate with communications and programs teams to develop an annual strategy for innovative fundraising events, campaigns, and alumni engagement.
Operations
Work with the Operations team to ensure compliance with IRS standards, grant requirements, and non-profit financial reporting.
Manage and audit the tracking, evaluation, and reporting of organizational revenue.
Create and monitor The Washington Bus development budget.
Qualifications for Success
5-7 years of fundraising and fundraising leadership experience.
Experience raising at least $1 million in organized money over the course of a year.
Deep knowledge of and established relationships across the local, state, and national progressive fundraising landscape.
3-5 years of managing at least one direct report.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise working with client relationship management platforms.
A justice and equity framework for development work.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $80,000-$105,000 annually depending on experience.
The Bus offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location & Work Requirements
Hybrid Work:
Our office is based in Seattle, Washington. Currently all of our staff are working remotely and are only required to be in the office once a week.
Travel Requirements:
This position will require additional travel and in-person work throughout the Seattle and the Puget Sound area.
Evening & Weekend Work:
This position sometimes requires evening and weekend work.
About the Application
The Washington Bus seeks to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women, black, indigenous, and people of color, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ people, and candidates who represent the diversity and lived experiences of communities with which we work, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates can apply to the position at
bit.ly/2024DevDirector . Applications submitted by October 3rd, 2024 will be given priority consideration.
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