Development Manager, Washington State

Job Summary

Supporting fundraising efforts, the full-time salaried Development Manager, Washington State will identify funding opportunities, manage grant proposals and reports, and cultivate relationships with funders while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate prospective funders, building and managing a funder pipeline
• Manage the lifecycle of foundation and corporate grants, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with funder requirements
• Develop and launch the Washington Fund, SEWA's individual giving strategy, including prospect identification and stewardship plans

Required qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in proposal writing, funder relations, and grant reporting
• Strong grant writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Advanced project management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Knowledge of the Washington State philanthropic community and early childhood policy issues
• Three or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including individual giving