Director of Strategic Partnerships

CCSWW•Seattle, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Catholic Charities Foundation (CCF), the fundraising arm of CCSWW, is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships who will serve as the strategic fundraising partner for the Executive Director of CCF and is responsible for introducing, cultivating and managing partnerships with funding organizations and major donors. This position identifies, educates, and engages large institutional funders and major gift donors independently and/or collaboratively with the Executive Director. Once established, the Director of Strategic Partnerships will continue to build the partnership with the individuals and institutions. The successful candidate is a highly organized, relationship-oriented, mission driven and personable individual, willing to develop professional and long-term relationships with funders and donors, ensuring their satisfaction with the programs and the services their funding supports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of frontline fundraising experience with a strong track record in major gifts
Demonstrated success personally managing major gift portfolios generating $1M+ annually
Proven experience closing multi-year commitments and cultivating planned and tax-smart gifts
Proven experience closing six and seven figure gifts
Experience collaborating in a matrixed or national fundraising organization
Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor management systems
Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRMs with strong documentation skills with attention to detail
Familiarity with Donor Engagement Platforms (Donor Search)
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Adaptability in a fast-paced, goal-driven fundraising culture
Demonstrated commitment to mission-centered, donor-first fundraising practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or CFRE certification strongly preferred
Experience supporting executive-level fundraising activities.
Knowledge of major gift fundraising best practices and moves management.
Experience working with board members, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and community leaders.
Familiarity with planned giving and blended gift strategies.
Stewardship strategy and donor experience
Tax-smart philanthropy (DAF, stock, IRA/QCD)
Revenue accountability of $1M+ annually
CRM reporting and performance management

Responsibilities

Introducing, cultivating and managing partnerships with funding organizations and major donors.
Identifying, educating, and engaging large institutional funders and major gift donors independently and/or collaboratively with the Executive Director.
Building the partnership with individuals and institutions.
Developing professional and long-term relationships with funders and donors.
Ensuring funder and donor satisfaction with the programs and services their funding supports.
Advancement and management of a portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospects.
Achievement of annual major gift fundraising goals and portfolio performance metrics.
Consistent completion of meaningful donor engagement activities each week.
Increasing donor retention, donor upgrades, and major gift revenue.
Timely completion of donor proposals, stewardship plans, and follow-up activities.
Accurate CRM documentation and portfolio reporting.
Effective support of the Executive Director's major gift fundraising efforts and strategic donor relationships.