Chief Development Officer Marys Place

Position Title : Chief Development Officer

Reports to : The Board of Directors

Position : Full-Time, Exempt

Location : Seattle, Washington

Salary : $165,000 - $180,000

About Marys Place

Mary's Place is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington that provides shelter and services to homeless women, children, and families. Founded in 1999, it has several locations throughout Seattle, offering a range of services to support homeless families, including shelter, meals, case management, counseling, and job training.

In addition to providing basic needs, Mary's Place works to help families find stable, long-term housing, partnering with local landlords and providing ongoing support.

The Opportunity

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) leads the Development team to meet our current annual fundraising goal of $20 million in support of our $30 million annual operating budget. The CDO is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and provides strategic oversight and direction to a comprehensive development and volunteer program. The CDO partners with the Fund Development Committee Chair to ensure alignment and support from the Board of Directors for our fundraising goals and plan.

The CDO has a passion for our mission, proven success in meeting ambitious fundraising goals, and a history of building strategic relationships. Essential qualities include optimism, persistence, transparency, adaptability, and comfort working in a complex and evolving organization.

The CDO actively engages in Mary's Place racial equity work, striving for equitable outcomes and taking responsibility for creating, maintaining, and affirming communities for marginalized populations.

The CDO reports to the CEO and manages the Development team of 20 staff, directly supervising various directors. This is a full-time, exempt salaried executive position, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed. The annual salary range is $165K - $180K DOE.

If you have a passion for rewarding work and are deeply committed to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about this position.

Requirements

Impact Areas

• Fundraising Leadership and Strategy (35%)

Lead team to meet or exceed current annual organizational fundraising goal of $20 million. Collaborate with the CEO and CFO in setting the annual fundraising goal. Track and report progress toward annual fundraising goals throughout the year. Provide guidance and accountability to align development strategies with our mission of centering equity.

Manage a portfolio of 25-40 strategic donors and prospects. Develop a personal annual fundraising plan. Network with individuals and groups to identify and cultivate new relationships.

Motivate and inspire the Development team. Provide opportunities for staff development and deepen understanding of Community Centric Fundraising principles.

Drive new cross-functional processes forward to improve the organization's ability to steward and deliver on commitments to donors.

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Salary : $165,000 - $180,000