Tasveer Development Director
Tasveer, Seattle, WA, United States
Position:
Full-time (40 hours/week), exempt
Reports to:
Executive Director
Location:
Hybrid (3 days from office)
Salary: $95K-$110K, FT with Benefits
Role Description The Development Director is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising strategy, maintaining and increasing funding via individual donations, sponsorships, annual campaigns, events, and memberships. This position is responsible for overseeing the development team (marketing/communications, grant writing, and events) and coordinating development activities for our Annual Tasveer Gala and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year.
Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy and Plan (50%)
Develop and lead the execution of the annual fundraising plan
Manage a portfolio of individual donors, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Organize individual donor meetings, in coordination with staff, Board, and campaign committee
Lead online giving campaigns, including GiveBig, GivingTuesday, and Year-End Appeal
Monitor and analyze fundraising data
Organize donor cultivation and fundraising events, including Tasveer’s annual gala
Research and secure event sponsorships
Support the marketing team to integrate development and membership strategies
Plan and support Donor Appreciation events throughout the year
Provide development reports at board meetings
Gift Processing & Data Management (15%)
Manage gift acknowledgement and data entry process, ensuring timely and personalized thank you communications and adherence to IRS regulations.
Maintain high data integrity, including updating donor records, managing soft credits, and creating new constituent profiles in the database.
Generate accurate financial reports, gift lists, and donor data extracts for board and campaign planning meetings.
Team Oversight and Coordination (25%)
Oversee the strategic implementation of the Annual Tasveer Gala Event in partnership with the gala chair and planning committee
Manage fundraising team, including the Events/Development Coordinator and contract grant writer, and coordinate campaigns with marketing/communication teammates
Capital Campaign (10%)
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Campaign Manager to develop the Capital Campaign plan
Assist with implementation as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong interest in the mission and vision of Tasveer
3+ years of experience planning galas or other major fundraising events.
3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including at least one year in a leadership role
Experience managing relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community stakeholders
Significant experience with major gifts, including cultivating a personal portfolio of donors
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and experience with donor management systems, such as Bloomerang, Give Butter, and Instrumentl (Tasveer’s current systems).
Ability to lead productive teams in both in-person and remote settings, including supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of demonstrated successful nonprofit fundraising experience
Knowledge of South Asian culture and community is a plus
Knowledge of the film industry, particularly film festivals
Fundraising certification, such as CFRE
Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field
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Full-time (40 hours/week), exempt
Reports to:
Executive Director
Location:
Hybrid (3 days from office)
Salary: $95K-$110K, FT with Benefits
Role Description The Development Director is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising strategy, maintaining and increasing funding via individual donations, sponsorships, annual campaigns, events, and memberships. This position is responsible for overseeing the development team (marketing/communications, grant writing, and events) and coordinating development activities for our Annual Tasveer Gala and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year.
Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy and Plan (50%)
Develop and lead the execution of the annual fundraising plan
Manage a portfolio of individual donors, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Organize individual donor meetings, in coordination with staff, Board, and campaign committee
Lead online giving campaigns, including GiveBig, GivingTuesday, and Year-End Appeal
Monitor and analyze fundraising data
Organize donor cultivation and fundraising events, including Tasveer’s annual gala
Research and secure event sponsorships
Support the marketing team to integrate development and membership strategies
Plan and support Donor Appreciation events throughout the year
Provide development reports at board meetings
Gift Processing & Data Management (15%)
Manage gift acknowledgement and data entry process, ensuring timely and personalized thank you communications and adherence to IRS regulations.
Maintain high data integrity, including updating donor records, managing soft credits, and creating new constituent profiles in the database.
Generate accurate financial reports, gift lists, and donor data extracts for board and campaign planning meetings.
Team Oversight and Coordination (25%)
Oversee the strategic implementation of the Annual Tasveer Gala Event in partnership with the gala chair and planning committee
Manage fundraising team, including the Events/Development Coordinator and contract grant writer, and coordinate campaigns with marketing/communication teammates
Capital Campaign (10%)
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Campaign Manager to develop the Capital Campaign plan
Assist with implementation as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong interest in the mission and vision of Tasveer
3+ years of experience planning galas or other major fundraising events.
3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including at least one year in a leadership role
Experience managing relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community stakeholders
Significant experience with major gifts, including cultivating a personal portfolio of donors
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and experience with donor management systems, such as Bloomerang, Give Butter, and Instrumentl (Tasveer’s current systems).
Ability to lead productive teams in both in-person and remote settings, including supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of demonstrated successful nonprofit fundraising experience
Knowledge of South Asian culture and community is a plus
Knowledge of the film industry, particularly film festivals
Fundraising certification, such as CFRE
Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field
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