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Development Director

Skookum Kids
Bellingham, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

In this role, you'll cultivate a durable network of major and regular givers and lead the development team. This is a key leadership role at Skookum Kids. We’re looking for someone who can grow our fundraising efforts, build lasting relationships, and help lead our team.

 

Job Description: Development Director


Summary

Cultivate a durable network of major and regular givers and lead the development team


Reports To

Founder/CEO


Qualifications

Experience with a relationship-centric approach to fundraising

Donor-centric orientation

Unimpeachable integrity

Creativity in problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Aspiration to embody the values of Skookum Kids

Growth mindset

Access to a reliable work computer (we are BYOD workplace)


Key Responsibilities

● Grow the non-institutional fundraising from $600,000 to $1,200,000 in annual giving in 5 years.

● Inspire healthy excellence among the development team.

● Cultivate a culture of generosity across every level of the organization.

● Serve as the organization’s chief storyteller, seeking out sharing ethically the best examples of Skookum’s work and the impact it can have on children, families, and the community at large.

● Expand the geographical reach of our fundraising into all communities where we serve children.

● Coordinate diverse participation in the organization’s fundraising efforts including as chair of the fundraising subcommittee of the board.

● Assume ownership of the organization’s two major events—a charity poker tournament in the spring and a fall fundraiser—and grow them in both size and return on investment.

● Maintain accurate & secure donor data, and extract insight from that data to inform resource allocation decisions.


Hours & Compensation

Full-time; starting salary: $80,000–$90,000


A generous benefits package including health insurance, matching retirement, flexible time off, a professional development budget, and a sabbatical once every 7 years.


To apply, send a resume and cover letter to rd3@skookumkids.org.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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