Director of Philanthropy

Seattle Christian School is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the role of Director of Philanthropy. For a complete Job Description, click here.

Description: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, Contracted, Exempt

Start Date: March / April 2026

Salary: Base compensation range dependent on prior experience and education $85,000- $100,000

Benefits: SCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal
• 403b
• Employee Assistance Program
• K-12 Tuition Discount for dependent children
• Professional Development Funding

General Description:
The Director of Philanthropy reports to the Superintendent, functions as a member of the Cabinet, and directly leads the development and execution of SCS’s continued philanthropic growth through expanded donor cultivation and stewardship, alumni engagement, annual giving, fundraising opportunities, and donation platform management.

The Director of Philanthropy oversees donor and alumni relationships, coordinating and maximizing fundraising events, event volunteer management, and SCS community engagement. The Director of Philanthropy centers on living out the mission with a grounded, strength of character, maintaining a positive culture of collaboration and productivity, and promoting a vibrant, Christ-centered, and unified workplace.

Desired applicants will meet the following requirements:

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experiences in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events
• Experience leading fundraising strategy development and implementation of fundraising operating plans
• Strong project management skills with the ability to produce and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines
• Leadership approach from a place of confidence, discretion, and collaboration
• Sense of grace and peace throughout all facets of daily work and personal interactions
• Excellence and effectiveness in communication, both verbal and written
• Competence in fundraising software and donor databases

Core Commitments

• All employees embody the SCS mission as evidenced in the following:
  • Exemplifies Jesus in character, attitude, speech, and action
  • Exhibits a learning posture fueled by curiosity and a passion for growth
  • Displays humility, relational intelligence, and a desire to influence for good
  • Values genuine and meaningful collaboration and conversation
  • Demonstrates intentionality and heart for investing in others

• All employees are required to:
  • Sign and live out the SCS Statement of Faith and Employee Standards of Conduct
  • Be involved in his/her church and Christian community
  • Sign and abide by the policies, procedures, and guidelines in the Employee Handbook
  
  

Employment Eligibility:

As a religious educational institution, Seattle Christian School is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended: Rev. Code of Washington 49.60.040 All employees must be eligible to work in the United States with citizenship or residency, unless otherwise noted. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials, official transcripts and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history.