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As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life‑changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community—breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that make it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment—we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.
Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and ultimately cure T1D and its complications.
The Development Director (DD) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day‑to‑day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission.
The DD role focuses on relationship building with key donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio, driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer pipelines resulting in increased revenue and results. This individual is a high‑impact, high‑energy team player who can effectively bring the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement. They will implement activities to support organizational strategies in their assigned chapter to drive optimal results and actively demonstrate and promote enterprise‑wide mindsets. The DD will have one direct report.
The Greater NW Chapter is a subset of the Pacific NW Territory, one of the top performing territories in the country. The PNW Territory has 14 staff, 1 Community Board, and 20+ events collectively driving over $4 million in total net revenue. We have a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Engagement – 60%
- Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year‑over‑year growth in the chapter, including individual and corporate supporter growth within the assigned event portfolio.
- Achieve both personal and Gala revenue goals and support the achievement of chapter revenue and engagement goals.
- Secure and retain Gala table hosts, guests, and event sponsors.
- Acquire, cultivate, and solicit mid‑ and major‑level Fund A Cure donors.
- Design, plan, and implement Gala cultivation event(s) that inspire and engage key event donors and volunteers.
- Develop and implement meaningful audience development strategies that inspire giving night‑of, maximizing table spend and activation.
- Collaborate with national and chapter partners to create and implement annual strategies that drive growth of the assigned event portfolio through corporate and individual donor engagement and stewardship at the chapter level, identifying and developing new business with existing donors and new prospects.
- Develop and implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align with program standards, ensuring timely and consistent execution throughout the year.
- Deploy tactics and strategies within the event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long‑term success of the organization.
- Implement strategies to retain, acquire, and activate supporters in events that ensure fundraising and participation goals are met for current and future activities.
Volunteer Management – 20%
- Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders that drive revenue as key partners; includes event leadership and committees.
- Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and maintain good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
- Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources of funding and influence.
Awareness – 10%
- Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D.
- Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics, promoting mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in research, advocacy, and clinical trials.
- Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.
Administration and Management – 10%
- Provide leadership, performance management, and professional staff development to direct reports, if applicable.
- Maintain departmental and organization‑wide policies and procedures.
- Develop expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.
- Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners to monitor KPI progress, identify risks and opportunities, and take actions to ensure success of event(s).
- Partner annually with national program partner(s) to establish budget and pipeline strategies specific to event portfolio and role.
Requirements
- 4‑6 years of fundraising experience with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission‑driven organization with revenue responsibilities of more than $750k; experience working directly or leading staff teams, particularly in large‑scale events (walk, gala, etc.). Strong skills in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and ongoing stewardship of donors and supporters.
- Experience partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
- Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. High emotional IQ. Superior listening, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills. A team player who achieves individual objectives and supports those of the entire chapter team.
- Proven ability to develop and successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area. Existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred.
- Enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Clear communicator who inspires others to engage and support the organization’s mission.
- Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to travel locally; evening and weekend work as needed.
- Must have a valid WA state driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Target Salary – $96k – $115k
Essential Functions
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance‑based bonuses, and generous paid time off. Benefits may vary by job level and full‑time or part‑time status.
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D complies with all federal, state, and local laws.
Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Details
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
Location
Seattle, WA
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