Hiring Organization Information
Position Information
The PNA is committed to building a culture of equity and inclusion, believing that a diversity of staff, Board, and
programming is essential to achieving our mission. We are looking for someone who is willing to work with and challenge
this organization and the community to be our most respectful, accepting, and sympathetic selves.
Philanthropy has been core to the PNA mission since inception – people coming together to make their community better
by contributing time, talent and treasures. PNA seeks a mission-driven, strategic, and relationship-focused Philanthropy
Director to lead our fundraising, membership and volunteer strategies.
The Philanthropy Director is a member of the PNA’s leadership team and is involved in implementing strategic goals, shaping
organization direction, and policy development. The position reports to the Executive Director and will oversee a team of 3
to six people.
• Provide supervision, management, and leadership for development staff, working as a team to enhance the
growth and success of PNA fundraising and community outreach efforts.
• In coordination with the Development team and the Executive Director, develop and implement strategies for member,
donor and sponsor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and ongoing stewardship.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual fund development plan, including a major donor program and
membership.
• Research, write, monitor, and report on grants as needed, in collaboration with contracted grant writers and
program staff.
• Create and manage the Philanthropy Department budgets, ensuring both income and expense goals are met.
• Collaborate with events staff to support PNA fundraising events to provide strategic direction on fundraising and
programmatic objectives of those events, and ensure key relationships and participation is aligned with philanthropy
goals.
• Attend board meetings, staff the board fundraising/membership committee, and collaborate with the Executive
Director and board members, managing their leadership and involvement in stewardship, solicitation, and recognition.
• Oversee the development of membership strategies to retain and broaden household and business membership base.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication department on related efforts such as fundraising campaigns and
events.
• Collaborate with the Business Operations department on related systems including donor database administration
(Salesforce), and implementation of online payment modules (Soapbox, Greater Giving, etc.).
Passion for the PNA’s mission, a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender expression, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity,
religion, or job type—or any other factor that makes us unique.
• Commitment to contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible development experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Minimum of three years of experience in senior leadership/management roles in the nonprofit sector, including
experience supervising staff, overseeing budgets, working with Board members, and managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience with stewarding donor and sponsor relationships, raising funds, managing special events,
and securing and managing grants. Experience with capital campaigns and planned giving a plus.
• Ability to lead independently, yet interact collaboratively with colleagues, participating in and contributing to total
team effort. You have the ability to serve as team player and a strong individual contributor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, high emotional intelligence, able to easily develop deep, trusting
relationships. Ability to shift communication style to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and
organizations. You also have strong written communication skills and the ability to write compelling and succinct
grant proposals and communications to members.
• Comfort with overseeing many concurrent projects, and flexibility and adaptability to shift priorities as needed,
keeping the big picture and strategic goals in mind. Willingness to learn on the go.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis, and experience with donor database software
(Salesforce preferred).
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours on a regular basis. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an
occasional basis, ability to climb stairs and walk between buildings on Phinney Center campus, and access to
transportation to travel locally.
• Ability to pass national criminal background check.