Director of Fund Development & Marketing

Children's Therapy Center • Burien, WA

1d • $92,337 - $138,901 • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1979 by a group of very involved, hands-on, highly regarded therapists, Children’s Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. Our approach is to dismantle racism and ableism by offering collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We believe in the power of teamwork and offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education.

Children’s Therapy Center’s Director of Fund Development and Marketing drives fundraising and marketing strategies that align with CTC’s mission, vision, and program needs. The role is responsible for implementing annual and long-term fund development plans while fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The role builds strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, government and agency grants to ensure program sustainability and growth. The Director of Fund Development and Marketing is responsible for grant writing, prospect research, and reporting, using data to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities and guide strategic decisions.

The Director is responsible for developing, leading, and managing the department’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational revenue goals and long-term funding diversification priorities. This includes advancing strategies that reduce reliance on a single funding source while increasing unrestricted revenue across individual, foundation, and corporate giving.

Additionally, this role leads donor engagement efforts, tailoring stewardship plans to maintain long-term relationships and hosting events to share CTC’s impact. As a public representative of CTC, the role requires delivering compelling speeches, facilitating community trust, and engaging diverse audiences. Our Director of Fund Development and Marketing collaborates with the board of directors, providing resources and mentorship to enhance their fundraising impact in support of our mission and serves as the primary staff support to the Board Fundraising Committee, providing strategic guidance, planning support, and accountability for advancing fundraising priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Non-Profit Management, Business, Communications).
• 5+ years proven experience in non-profit fundraising and resource development leadership, with a record of successful results.
• Proven success working in the non-profit sector; effectively with Board of Directors, and in organizing and leading large events.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability in lobbying strategies, advocating effectively for organizational goals and initiatives.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies to effectively communicate organizational purpose, values, and impact.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience working with children and family centered programs, including community outreach in family-centric environments.
• Record of success in community engagement and marketing, leveraging community partnerships and grassroots initiatives to drive awareness and support.
• Familiarity with data management systems, including Raiser's Edge, to store and analyze essential organizational data.
• Ability to carry out the responsibilities of a working director, providing strategic direction and oversight while actively engaging in day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
• Proven success and strong knowledge of grant writing and management processes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
• Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
• Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges, and adjust to changes as needed.
• Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
• Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross?cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
• Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learning and grow in proactive and respectful ways.
• Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and other software skills to manage workflow, communicate and execute work.
• Must be able to travel between CTC locations with reliable personal transportation
• Attend offsite meetings and events, sometimes after hours and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early learning or human services sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the fund development and marketing strategic vision, drives necessary change, mitigates risks, and makes high-impact decisions to ensure long-term organizational success.
• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Fund Development and Marketing strategic plan, ensuring clear alignment with organizational revenue targets and diversification goals.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships across departments to align fundraising and marketing strategies with program, finance, and leadership priorities.
• Demonstrates operational efficiency, relevant market trends, and project execution; demonstrates financial knowledge and appropriate management.
• Builds knowledgeable and diverse teams through collaboration, emotional intelligence, and commitment to DEI principles while fostering growth and managing performance.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships, resolves conflicts, and negotiates agreements to balance organizational and stakeholder priorities.
• Champions creative solutions, process optimization, and technology adoption to adapt to changing environments and drive improvement.
• Develop and manage annual and long-term fund development and marketing strategies aligned with CTC’s mission, program needs, revenue goals, and funding diversification priorities.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy by integrating donor cultivation into organizational activities and community engagement.
• Identify emerging trends and community opportunities to refine fundraising strategies, campaigns, and events.
• Build strong relationships with private donors, foundations, corporations, and agency grants to support program sustainability and growth.
• Advance strategies that increase unrestricted revenue and reduce reliance on government funding by expanding individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
• Partner cross-functionally with program, finance, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between funding strategies, program growth, and organizational priorities.
• Lead, oversee and participate in grant writing, prospect research, and reporting to maximize funding opportunities and align with strategic priorities.
• Utilize data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of fundraising activities and guide strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with appropriate partners to expand CTC’s digital presence, enhance brand visibility, and implement marketing strategies that engage donors.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, funders, and stakeholders through tailored engagement plans.
• Expand CTC’s donor base and partnerships by fostering collaborations with community organizations and businesses.
• Lead prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship efforts while involving the CEO in key partnerships and events.
• Host impactful events, including building tours, to deepen connections with donors and showcase CTC’s impact.
• Advocate for CTC’s mission by building relationships with elected officials and government agencies to secure support.
• Maintain long-term donor relationships, stewarding gifts, managing donor recognition, and ensuring a personalized approach to donor engagement.
• Utilize budgets, financial reports, and projections to guide decision-making and allocate resources effectively.
• Regularly monitor financial performance to inform adjustments to fundraising strategies and optimize resource utilization.
• Oversee all aspects of gift processing, donor acknowledgment, and database integrity to support donor stewardship.
• Leverage data insights to evaluate fundraising efforts and improve financial sustainability.
• Deliver compelling speeches/presentations to inspire giving, to engage large groups, and to represent the organization at public forums or events.
• Engage diverse audiences with compelling and accessible messaging tailored to their interests.
• Facilitate discussions to build trust and foster community support.
• Lead public-relations and crisis communication plans and strategies when necessary.
• Serve as the primary staff support to the Board Fundraising Committee, including agenda development, reporting, and strategic partnership to advance fundraising goals.
• Guide board members in their fundraising roles by providing resources, training, and mentorship to leverage their networks.
• Collaborate in recruiting new board members who bring diverse perspectives and community connections.
• Support the CEO in holding board members accountable for their engagement in fund development and community outreach.
• Facilitate board presentations and initiatives to enhance their understanding and impact on fundraising efforts.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Fund Development and Marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support employee development and achievement of department goals.
• Align team structure, roles, and workflows with strategic priorities and organizational growth.
• Oversee department staffing, hiring, onboarding, and transitions to ensure continuity and effectiveness of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits
• Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees