Log In
Sign Up
Opportunity Description
About Us¿
We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.¿¿
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:¿
- Competitive Pay Rates¿
- Great Medical/Dental plans for the employee and their family¿
- PEBB Wellness Plan – SmartHealth
- Paid Sick Leave¿
- Paid Vacation¿
- Retirement Plans¿
- Tuition Waiver for additional education¿
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in times of need¿
- Promotional Opportunities¿
- Orca Card / transportation benefits¿
- Union Membership¿
¿ Complete Benefits overview here:¿Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits¿
Director of Major Gifts – Advancement
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities. As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about working in a dynamic environment centered on fundraising efforts that support equity, diversity, inclusion and community? Have you created/built/contributed to the success of a startup organization or new program? If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.
As the Director of Major Gifts, you will be a key member of a team focused on growing the level of financial support and other resources available to students, faculty and staff. In this role, you will work directly with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Seattle Colleges Foundation’s Board of Directors, Seattle Colleges leadership and business and community leaders.
Application Procedures:
- Attached current Resume
- Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
- Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
The salary range for this position is $111,995.00 – $154,659.00 per year (depending on experience).
What you will be working on:
- Leading a fundraising team as part of the Equity Can’t Wait campaign
- Working directly with Seattle Colleges Foundation board members and other volunteers to secure leadership gifts
- Overseeing the development of the Foundation’s major gifts pipeline
- Actively contributing to the Seattle Colleges’ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community (EDIC) goals
- Creating accountability systems to demonstrate impact and accountability to donors and funders
What you bring as a candidate:
- (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree OR any combination of relevant education, training, and experience that indicate successful performance of the essential elements of the position
- 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, including five years in major gifts
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with donor databases
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively add value to a team
- Proven experience working with teams and ability to develop reporting systems
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities with complex components with minimal supervision
- Verifiable ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment when working in sensitive and highly confidential environments
- Demonstrated successful experience working with people from diverse communities
Physical Requirements:
- The Position typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, mobile phone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
- encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
- is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Disability Accommodation:
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Notice of Non-discrimination Statement:
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:
1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803
(206) 934-3873
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.