Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Uplift Northwest (ULNW) continues the same focus of empowering people through employment. Uplift is one of Seattle’s oldest non-profits and is committed to serving individuals who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness with supportive services and skills training in high-demand jobs.
Uplift Northwest (ULNW), the go-to temporary staffing and support services organization proudly serving the greater Seattle area for over 100 years, is looking for a Chief Impact Officer (CIO) to further our mission of guiding people on their path to self-sufficiency by providing employment and job readiness services. To find out more about what we do in the community, please visit- www.upliftNW.org
In this role, you will guide and oversee all aspects of the development function, including fundraising, donor relations, grant management and events. Additionally, the CIO leads Marketing & Communications, Community Engagement, Database Management and Volunteer Programs. The Development and Communications Team currently raises $1M+ per year with a strategic plan in place to grow contributed revenue to $3M in three years. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary, driven, and innovative professional to build upon current relationships, embrace new opportunities and thinking, and lead the organization to new heights of fundraising and community engagement to enable Uplift Northwest to achieve its vision that every individual in this region has access to a decent job.
The CIO will leverage their passion and commitment to Uplift Northwest’s mission through fostering philanthropic growth, developing, and deepening critical engagements with community partners and driving a broader and deeper awareness of Uplift Northwest’s impact in the community. You will lead the team’s efforts to implement a comprehensive development & communications program and marketing strategy to significantly grow Uplift Northwest’s resources from a broad base of supporters, including individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and community organizations.
The ideal candidate will be a confident, innovative, compassionate individual that leads in a collaborative and inclusive manner. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this goal-oriented, mission driven leader will embrace and implement Uplift Northwest’s mission throughout all duties performed. ULNW is seeking candidates with:5+ years in nonprofit fundraising with increasingly responsible experience in the creation and execution of development strategy and programs, with an established track record of growing a donor base and increasing philanthropic revenue.
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5+ years progressive senior leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully leading, managing, and growing a performance and outcome-based team
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5+ years grantmaking experience in an equivalent position for a community-based organization
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In depth knowledge of fundraising principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, volunteer management, and computer systems
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Proven track record of designing and implementing effective marketing and communication strategies
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Experience with budgeting and financial management of operating and grantmaking budgets
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Knowledge of human service delivery systems and understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of the greater Seattle area
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Strong community engagement experience grounded in a shared value of diversity, equity and inclusion
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Experience working for underserved communities from a system perspective
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Ability to compel others to action as a key storyteller of our path to impact, priorities for growth, and ongoing contributions to the communities we serve
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Demonstrated ability to research issues, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies, prepare proposals and request for proposals and conduct grant management activities
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Understanding and comprehension of key local issues and challenges, including those affecting communities that have been historically marginalized
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Demonstrated ability to integrate data into decision-making and strategy development.
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Working knowledge of data management practices and innovations that can streamline development processes and contribute to the integration of related functions
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Experience working across government agencies (preference for both local, state, and federal experience) and related structures /governing bodies.
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Relevant work experiences working with the underserved and marginalized populations, including those who are justice-impacted preferred
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Strong working knowledge of MS Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Proficiency in the use of Salesforce or other donor database software
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Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special holidays as needed
ULNW provides medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a retirement program with company match, as well as 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Parking or ORCA pass provided. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $110-$135k DOE. Bonus incentive is based on organizational goals, team goals, and individual goals. It is an on-site position in Seattle with some remote work allowed. Apply for this exciting opportunity online. We look forward to hearing from you!
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