Senior Philanthropy Director

• Develop and lead implementation of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy to grow unrestricted revenue.
• Cultivate and steward a personal portfolio of major and principal gift donors, focusing on gifts of $10,000 and above.
• Design and implement a corporate giving program, expanding relationships with Washington-based businesses.
• Manage and professionally develop the Development Manager, and collaborate with the President and Board on fundraising strategy.

This role directly fuels Sustainable Northwest's mission to forge natural resource solutions that benefit nature, people, and local economies by securing philanthropic revenue that supports collaborative conservation, clean energy, and healthy forests, farms, and ranches across the Pacific Northwest.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, with at least 3 years in a fundraising leadership role.
• Proven track record of personally soliciting and closing five- and six-figure unrestricted gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations in Washington state.
• Experience creating and executing multi-year development plans balancing diverse revenue streams (Individual, Corporate, Foundation).
• Exceptional relationship-building skills; highly self-directed and entrepreneurial; proficiency with donor database systems.

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; three to six weeks PTO, sick time, 11 federal holidays, and additional paid leave during year-end office closure; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions; cell phone stipend; transit stipend for Portland metro residents; office stipend for satellite employees; pre-tax spending plan for medical and/or dependent care; support for professional training; flexible daily and weekly work schedules.

Sustainable Northwest forges natural resource solutions that are good for nature, people, and local economies, partnering with rural communities and Tribal Nations on projects promoting smart water use, clean energy, and healthy forests, farms, and ranches.