The Development Director is responsible for overseeing all development and fundraising efforts for BAAY. They are responsible for maintaining sustainable practices with the goal of supporting long-term financial stability. The Development Director serves on the Development Committee, and reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director (ED).

To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobs@baay.org.

Responsibilities

• STRATEGIC PLANNING - Work with the ED and the Board of Directors to review past fundraising efforts, assess current resources, and establish annual budget goals.
• DONOR IDENTIFICATION - Work with the ED and board to identify, cultivate, and engage potential donors.
• DONATION FACILITATION - Ensure all avenues for receiving and processing donations (eg. web pages, online campaigns, Facebook fundraisers, check processing) are fully functional, convenient, and engaging for donors.
• DONOR MANAGEMENT - Use BAAY’s customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep accurate donor records, send acknowledgements, and send year-end tax receipts.
• COMMUNICATIONS - Oversee all aspects of donor communications, including personal, print and digital platforms. Work with ED to craft messaging and ensure appropriate delivery via print, email, social media and web-based portals.
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Work with ED to develop and implement sponsorship programs for local businesses and corporate donors. Develop relationships with local organizations, alumni, and community members that are strategically valuable to BAAY for sponsorships and partnerships.
• FAMILY OUTREACH - Work with ED and Artistic Director (AD) to craft and deliver appropriate messaging at parent meetings, shows, and other BAAY events as appropriate.
• CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT - Work with ED and board to develop and oversee all fundraising campaigns, whether annual, perennial, seasonal, capital, or project-specific.
• GRANT MANAGEMENT - Work with ED and other stakeholders to identify and secure appropriate and feasible grants. Ensure accurate representation of BAAY’s mission and program delivery statistics. Manage grant applications, tracking, and reporting.
• EVENT PLANNING & SUPPORT - Work with ED, board, and volunteers to help plan and actively support BAAY fundraising events.
• BOARD ENGAGEMENT – Regularly update board on progress and actively partner with board members in development activities, especially in cultivating donor relations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Passion for BAAY and its mission
• Excellent written, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong administrative, organizational, project management, and research skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively and creatively with staff, volunteers, families, and board members
• Fearlessness about asking people for money
• Proficient with technology (Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.)
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Sense of humor, team player, ability to have fun while getting things done

Preferred but not required:

• Experience working with or for nonprofit organizations
• Experience with grant writing and reporting, and with running capital campaigns
• Familiarity and engagement with local businesses and community members
• Experience with website management (specifically Wordpress), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM ) software
• Experience with special events planning and management
• Experience with social media and graphic design

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Location:

• Bellingham, WA (Required)

Work Location: Remote