The Development Manager promotes Homestead’s work to create equitable and permanently affordable homeownership by designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies. They work closely with the CEO and the Digital Content Developer to tell the story of Homestead’s community work to create permanently affordable homeownership, expanding an equitable economy for housing communities, repairing the harms of housing discrimination and protecting vulnerable communities from displacement.

ABOUT HOMESTEAD

Homestead Community Land Trust creates stability, equity and opportunity by developing land and housing in trust, giving lower-income households the opportunity to own a home that is affordable to them and remains affordable to future owners. Our work is expanding an equitable economy for housing to help repair the harms of housing discrimination and protect vulnerable communities from displacement.

We are a classic community land trust, following the model created by Civil Rights era leaders to prevent displacement and allow people to build wealth through ownership. We build new homes, we fundraise to reduce the price of homes to what is affordable to a lower-income household, and we keep homes affordable permanently through agreements with our homeowners and post-purchase support.

Homestead Community Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer with a multicultural, diverse staff. We are committed to ongoing and continuous growth in our awareness of the ways bias and privilege affect our work together, and how we can create a workplace culture that welcomes and values all people. We seek to recruit, retain and support people whose diverse backgrounds form a strong, collaborative team.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Implement Annual Fundraising Initiatives (75%)

• Develop an annual fundraising plan focused on yearly revenue targets including strategies for donor engagement, monthly giving, employee giving, and fundraising events.
• Execute plan increase annual funds raised. Track results against targets and provide regular reporting to agency leadership on progress.
• Partner with CEO and agency leadership to plan and execute one large fundraising event and several smaller engagement opportunities. Develop targets and plans for sponsorship solicitation, audience development, and fundraising actions at the events.
• Work with the CEO to ensure meetings and personalized communications.
• Ensure that gifts are accurately recorded in the database and that donors and funders receive timely and meaningful updates on the impact of their gift.

Staff Supervision and Coaching (25%)

• Supervise and mentor the Digital Content Developer, ensuring alignment on communication priorities and timelines.
• Partner with the CEO and Digital Content Developer to identify key stakeholder groups, standardize agency messaging, and ensure brand consistency.
• Provide regular feedback, from reviewing drafts to an annual performance evaluation. Work with the Digital Content Developer to establish annual goals and support them with professional development opportunities.

Works to support Homestead’s mission with other duties as needed.

Homestead is working primarily onsite. The Annual Funds Manager should live within commuting distance to the office in the International District and service locations in King County.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years’ experience in a nonprofit fundraising role or equivalent experience in sales or marketing
• Ability to create an annual fundraising plan including relevant budget, key performance metrics, and progress milestones
• Track record of success in grant writing, direct solicitation, and fundraising events
• 1 years’ experience supervising and coaching a direct report
• Passion for equitable, affordable homeownership, community development and social justice
• Effective project and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, highly organized
• Experience working with diverse populations; cultural competence
• Valid Washington State Driver License and ability to drive to locations other than office as needed

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Full Time, Exempt position

The starting salary for this position is $86,000. Compensation also includes health insurance, paid sick leave and vacation, professional development, ORCA (transit) card, 403b savings plan.

Inclusiveness Statement

Homestead Community Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer with a multicultural, diverse staff. We are committed to ongoing and continuous growth in our awareness of the ways bias and privilege affect our work together, and how we can create a workplace culture that welcomes and values all people. We seek to recruit, retain and support people whose diverse backgrounds form a strong, collaborative team. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

• To apply for the position please provide to jobs@homesteadclt.org:
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of previous work – samples of appeals, event collateral, or successful grant proposals with notes about the applicant’s role in creation of each sample (working alone or with partners)
• Cover letter that includes a detailed description of your skills and experience to carry out the responsibilities described above and a statement of why this organization’s mission fits your career path
• Two references

Homestead will accept applications until there is a sufficient pool of qualified applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Development/Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person