Do you believe in the power of strong and collaborative communities, and want to help a seasoned non-profit push this mission into higher levels of work? Are you ready to apply your experience inspiring bold new partnerships and implementing sustainable fundraising strategizing that match an organization’s culture? Do you want to be part of leadership team in a flexible and fun office culture, doing inspiring work and making a significant, tangible impact? Pomegranate Center is seeking a team member that will help us usher in a new era of support and partnerships while caring for the donors that are already on board.
You are an organized and high-energy professional ready to help us steward the development underpinning our work and secure long-term, sustainable funding for our organization.
You'll work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to support major donor cultivation and work independently to steward and solicit low to mid-level donors. You are a strategic thinker who believes in our organization’s mission and has the confidence to speak frankly and passionately about our work to funders and partners. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to establish the financial and organizational foundation to carry us into the future with a new generation of leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising and partnership strategies to secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and organizations.
- Work with the Executive Director to support major donor solicitations and long-term donor relationships.
- Guide and support the Board of Directors in development efforts.
- Partner with Pomegranate Center team to craft comprehensive communications strategies and build successful content for fundraising, partnerships, and business development.
- Work with other staff to strategically align communication and development efforts with other organizational initiatives.
- Work with staff to steward low to mid-level donor solicitations, including maintaining a donor/funder database.
- Research and strategize grant applications. Work with staff to apply for, manage, and track grants.
- Plan and host fundraising events of different sizes and venues.
- Act as a key member of a leadership team to implement and support the organization’s goals and programs.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or business development.
- Real passion for Pomegranate Center’s mission
- Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills
- Comfort with dynamic audiences and ability to quickly modify message and style
- Experience maintaining donor records and grant requirements
- Successful track record of grant writing, individual solicitations, individual giving programs, planned giving, etc.
- Ability to work in a small collaborative team and be flexible with changing conditions
- Experience in complex project and event planning
- Familiarity in MS Office, database management, and graphic software.
- Pluses:
- Experience with Salesforce or other constituent management software
- Connections to local, regional, and national foundations
The position is 20-30 hrs/wk. $65-75k full-time equivalent. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
We'd love to hear from you. You can send a cover letter and one writing sample via electronic mail or the postal service. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but don't fit 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
Position is open until filled, with priority consideration given to applications received by October 10th. Applications will be reviewed as received. No phone calls please.
Pomegranate Center
220 2nd Ave S., Seattle WA 98104
Email: [email protected]
Pomegranate Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, faith, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.