Development Director – Zeno – Seattle, WA

Zeno is seeking a Development Director to lead and grow fundraising efforts to further our mission of building children’s confidence and competence in math. Over the last year we have made two significant changes that have positioned us for new opportunities: we now serve only communities with high economic needs and we’ve ventured into Early Learning (previously our programs focused solely on elementary school populations). We’re looking for a creative, action-oriented individual who will become part of a newly formed leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to lead, coach, and mentor a development and communications team during an exciting period of growth.

About Zeno: Zeno, www.zenomath.org, inspires kids to love math. We accomplish this by working directly with the adults in kids’ lives, creating competence and confidence in math from early learning through elementary school, and working within communities of greatest need.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership: Participate in organizational strategic planning as part of Zeno’s newly established Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Director. Exercise a strong voice in building the culture and shaping the growing organization. Support the existing collaborative fundraising culture within the organization, staff, and board. Partner with the Executive Director to strategically build donor relationships. Provide positive leadership and training to Zeno’s board.

Team Leadership: Lead and guide the Development and Communications team (team of three). Build a productive, action-oriented atmosphere that encourages face-to-face and voice-to-voice engagement with donors and provide mentoring and support for professional growth. Direct the team’s efforts in building and refining our communications strategy.

Fund Development Planning and Strategy: Build upon the successes the organization has seen through its annual dinner auction by increasing the focus on developing long-term, meaningful partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations. Facilitate the implementation of a development plan that incorporates a balanced portfolio to raise approximately $800K from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Lead the planning and execution of donor communications and special events (annual fundraising dinner and site visits).

Major Gifts: Build strong relationships with donors and personally solicit major gifts. Maintain a major donor portfolio and support the ED in managing her portfolio. Regularly conduct face-to-face meetings with donors, funders, and other key stakeholders. Build upon the current donor recognition and stewardship program to better engage current donors, re-engage lapsed donors, and reach new constituents.

Oversight of Grants and Contracts: Oversee grant writing, prospecting, and monitor progress toward grant goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

At least 5 years of non-profit fund development, including expertise in fund development strategy and planning, major gifts, and events

Personal passion for inspiring kids to succeed in math

Strong ability to lead, coach and mentor teams

Demonstrated track record of raising funds through major donor relationship building and in-person, face-to-face asks

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Flexible, positive leadership style with a desire to incorporate feedback to learn and grow

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database software

Compensation and Benefits:

Full time exempt position. Salary range is between $60,000 and $75,000. Benefits include sick leave, flexible work schedule/environment and ample paid time off. Health and savings benefits are in the midst of being established and as part of the Leadership Team, the Development Director will help lead the effort to select and implement a health and savings benefits program (this effort is currently in progress with an aggressive implementation timeline).

How to apply

Send resume to info@zenomath.org.

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