About Us:

Business Impact NW is one of the leading non-profit community development financial and business assistance organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Our work supports the economic development of marginalized communities by offering access to capital, training, and support to grow small businesses throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. For more information about BIN’s history, mission, and programs for women, BIPOC, LGBTQ , immigrant, and veteran business owners, please see our website: www.businessimpactnw.org.

What it is Like to Work for Business Impact NW:

Business Impact NW works hard to serve our clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and positive team-oriented atmosphere. Our strategic framework revolves around building trusted relationships, providing equal opportunity, valuing contributions, community impact, and financial stability. Our team consists of 36 diverse employees that reflect the populations we serve, plus a corps of contractors and an engaged Board of Directors.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for maintaining fundraising relationships and securing contributions in the form of donations, corporate gifts, and sponsorships to meet our annual goals. The Fundraising Manager will primarily service the areas of the Central and South Puget Sound and Portland Metropolitan area, though BINW serves clients throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho and it is possible travel will occasionally be required further afield.

Full Job Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects including individuals, foundations and corporations, aligned with our mission.
• Engage, retain and increase existing donor and sponsor support.
• Develop and execute stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Utilize Moves Management tactics to qualify prospects, make planned moves to cultivate them and make the ask, and execute thoughtful stewardship plans that make them feel valued and engaged for high retention.
• Find and implement creative engagement opportunities for supporters.
• Assist with annual event planning to maximize fundraising potential and appeal to contributors.
• Represent Business Impact NW at events and networking opportunities as needed.
• Work with and educate prospects and contributors to understand BINW’s impact, our need for contributions, and how their values and giving goals can be aligned with opportunities here.
• Serve as primary contact for contributors, exhibiting excellent customer service and facilitating best in class sponsor and donor experiences.
• Meet with donors and sponsors as needed, including virtually, in-person, and at all BINW events they may attend.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, including revenue generated/projections and partnerships established.
• Write copy for fundraising appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to create fundraising materials, donor communications, and proposals for sponsors.
• Keep timely and accurate records of all donor and prospect activity in Salesforce database.
• Utilize database reports and records to inform fundraising tactics and strategies, and to report on fundraising progress.
• Assist with fundraising planning and strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skillset Required:

• Client Focus (External)
• Dependability
• Communications
• Organization Alignment

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising, development, partnerships, or business development.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reside in WA state

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent relationship building skills, with capacity to engage and inspire donors and supporters.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong work ethic and detail oriented.
• Understanding of and ability to delivery excellent customer service
• Team player also comfortable with personal accountability
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Passion for small businesses and supporting underserved communities.
• Driver’s license, insurance, access to vehicle, and ability to regularly travel throughout the greater Seattle and Portland Metropolitan areas.

Schedule & Location:

• 40 hours per week, 8:30am-5pm
• HQ located in Tukwila, WA
• This is a hybrid position, with work from home allowed and encouraged when not required in the field. Candidates should be in easy proximity to the I-5 corridor between Portland and Seattle.

Priority Application Due Date: May 15th

Preferred Start Date: June 1st

Position open until filled. All candidates are subject to a background check.

Business Impact NW is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Washington or Oregon? (Y/N)
• You would be working with and representing a diverse team and community. Tell us about an experience you had having to work with a group of different personalities with varying degrees of experience.
• What excites you about this position?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tukwila, WA 98168