Dev - Director, Development

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!
All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.
About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.
Values: We are rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.We value our clients and work to demonstrate respect and compassion for them.We believe in challenging structures, institutions and systems that have created disparities and inequities and we advocate for a more inclusive and just society.We value the power and voice within everyone, and work to cultivate leadership at all levels: clients, staff, volunteers and the community.We value community- and client-centered programs and services that are multi-lingual, innovative, responsive and holistic in approach.We value our staff and volunteers and their well-being. We recognize and appreciate the unique strengths, knowledge, skills, professionalism, competencies and expertise that they bring, along with their leadership and representation of their respective communities.We value developing community-based solutions and appreciate and collaborate with our stakeholders and partners to bridge gaps and maximize resources.We commit to excellence, continuous improvement, integrity, accountability, and participation at all levels of our work. ACRS seeks a full-time Development Director who leads, sets, and oversees implementation of fund development strategies to fulfill agency budgetary requirements and growth goals, including board and donor cultivation and relations, annual and special event and volunteer programming. Leads and oversees development of communications, public relations, and marketing strategies.
Usual Schedule: Mon – Fri, Hybrid work is available and based on agency needs.
Competitive Benefits Package includes: Pay range is between $109,000 to $119,000 annually and is based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.ACRS pays 75-85% of your medical and dental vision insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost.ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.Employer paid commuter card and free parking available.Paid Time off:8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment.8 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.1 floating holiday annually, available after 1 year of employment.13 paid holidays annually.IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.403b Retirement savings account.Simplified Employee Pension.Employee assistance program.Essential Job Functions: In conjunction with the Executive Director, leads strategy, sets goals, cultivates donors, and oversees implementation of a broad array of fund development campaigns, events, foundation and corporate funding and donor engagement including but not limited to major, sustaining, peer to peer, workplace and planned gifts, grant writing and reports, and volunteer programs.Leads department-wide planning. Monitors key performance indicators and industry trends. Collaborates with and supervises staff in development and implementation of long term and annual strategies, goals and plans for communications, marketing, use of technology, and strategic partnerships. Provides oversight for successful planning and execution in operational, data, and volunteer initiatives. Plans and directs work assignments for Development staff: monitors performance of assigned staff and conducts timely performance reviews; approves salary increases per agency budget and policies. Takes formal corrective action to ensure high quality services, including input to dismiss employee; resolves complaints and grievances lodged by assigned staff.Supports the Executive Director and collaborates with Communications Manager in planning, messaging, and implementing publicity, public relations campaigns, events and other activities that increase agency visibility and maintain positive relations in the Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A&NH/PI) and broader communities; and planning, production and promotion of annual and special events.Leads Development Department budget by aligning revenue and expense budgets with agencywide and Development's planned initiatives and campaigns, setting strategies and goals for all revenue generating activities from non-public sources. Collaborates with Program Directors to set strategy, cultivate prospects and write grants and reports for private funding for program needs through the annual agency budget process.Supports Executive Team with leadership and strategic recommendations for new agency initiatives, ACRS internal policy matters, and communications including crisis communications.Researches, recommends and follows up with candidates for Board Nomination Committee and board skills development. Cultivates new and existing board members, key donors, foundations, and corporate funders.Promotes organizational and team values, protocols. Directly supervises staff through development, training, recognition, performance reviews; enforces agency personnel policies and procedures; resolves routine departmental personnel issues; assures adequate department staffing; participates in hiring/training/separation process of all Development Staff, leads full employee life cycle for direct reports.Other job-related duties as assigned by management.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing or related field preferred. ORCertificate in fundraising from an NDOA/NSFRE recognized program and 2 years' work experience OR3-4 years' experience in non-profit fundraising, public relations and community organizing.Must have strong organizational, planning, communication, management, and supervisory skills.Knowledge of broad array of fund development tools, and communications/marketing and public relations/advocacy strategies.3-4 years' experience with staff management, leadership and coordination.Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, demonstrating a successful track record in donor cultivation, grant writing, and securing philanthropic support. Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and meeting financial goals is essential.Ability to provide effective and respectful community and client engagement responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices.Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of Microsoft Outlook and other communications and donor data platforms.Must be flexible in order to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and maintain good relationships with volunteers.Working Conditions: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. May involve tasks where visual acuity is beneficial. This position is hybrid, with work divided between remote and on-site locations. Approximately 40% to 60% of the work will be performed in person at various sites, while the remaining percentage will be conducted remotely (telecommuting). These hybrid work expectations are subject to change at the agency's discretion. The noise level in the on-site work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office
EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711. ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.
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