Director of Development
CHOOSE 180
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Burien, Washington
Salary:
$88,000
-
$92,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
About CHOOSE 180
CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.
Position Summary
The Development Director is responsible for designing and leading CHOOSE 180’s comprehensive development and fundraising strategy to secure the financial resources necessary to sustain and grow the organization. Grounded in community-centric and anti-racist fundraising principles, the Development Director cultivates a culture of philanthropy that honors the lived experiences of our youth, centers community voice, and fosters long-term, values-aligned partnerships with individual donors, institutional funders, and corporate sponsors.
The Development Director also supervises the Community Engagement Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager and plays a key leadership role in aligning fundraising, marketing, and community engagement strategies with CHOOSE 180’s mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy, Donor Relations & Fundraising Strategy
$88,000 - $92,000 USD per year
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CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.
Position Summary
The Development Director is responsible for designing and leading CHOOSE 180’s comprehensive development and fundraising strategy to secure the financial resources necessary to sustain and grow the organization. Grounded in community-centric and anti-racist fundraising principles, the Development Director cultivates a culture of philanthropy that honors the lived experiences of our youth, centers community voice, and fosters long-term, values-aligned partnerships with individual donors, institutional funders, and corporate sponsors.
The Development Director also supervises the Community Engagement Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager and plays a key leadership role in aligning fundraising, marketing, and community engagement strategies with CHOOSE 180’s mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy, Donor Relations & Fundraising Strategy
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy including individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, planned giving, and fundraising events.
- Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with donors and funders, emphasizing trust-based and community-centered approaches.
- Oversee donor stewardship activities including timely acknowledgments, impact communications, and recognition initiatives.
- Partner with the Chief Executive Officer and Board to deepen donor relationships and secure transformational gifts.
- Forecast fundraising revenue to inform annual and long-term planning; monitor progress toward goals across donor segments.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to develop compelling messaging for appeals, campaigns, impact reports, and donor outreach.
- Stay informed of trends and best practices in philanthropy and community-centric fundraising to strengthen strategy and implementation.
- Lead or co-lead the design and implementation of strategic partnership initiatives that align with CHOOSE 180’s programmatic and fundraising goals.
- Cultivate partnerships with corporate, community, and philanthropic stakeholders to expand visibility and funding support.
- Track and analyze partnership engagement and sponsorship pipelines to evaluate effectiveness and guide decision-making.
- Work in close collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager and Strategic Partnerships Coordinator to ensure partnership efforts complement overall development strategy.
- Provide strategic oversight of CHOOSE 180’s community engagement efforts, aligning them with fundraising and visibility goals.
- Support the development and implementation of a robust volunteer engagement program in collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager and Program Team.
- Represent CHOOSE 180 at speaking engagements, community events, and panels to build relationships and enhance public presence.
- Supervise and support the Community Engagement Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager, providing mentorship, performance guidance, and strategic direction.
- Contribute to the organization’s annual budget process and oversee the Development & Community Engagement departmental budget.
- Participate in leadership-level meetings and strategic planning initiatives, offering insight and vision to help advance the mission.
- Promote open communication and collaboration between departments, modeling transparency and accountability.
- 5-7 years of experience in Development, Fundraising, and or Donor Relations, with a proven track record in developing and leading fundraising strategies with measurable outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Strong understanding of donor engagement, donor communications, and philanthropic best practices with non profit organizations.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-centric fundraising and equity-driven approaches to development.
- Experience managing corporate sponsorships and partnership pipelines.
- Proficiency with donor management systems (CRM) and data tracking tools.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience supervising staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in youth-serving or community-based nonprofits is a plus.
$88,000 - $92,000 USD per year
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