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Salary– $55,000 – $60,000

Development & Community Outreach

• Serve as SHADOW’s primary fundraising leader; develop a strategic annual fundraising plan aimed at increasing organizational capacity and ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors; strengthen
  relationships with corporate and foundation partners; and engage Board of Directors to support these efforts.
• Manage grants, including researching available grant options, writing grant proposals,
  maintaining the grant calendar, tracking budgets and outcomes, and submitting reports in a timely manner.
• Oversee communication including content creation for monthly e-newsletter, SHADOW’s website and web presence on social media, and printed materials including flyers and brochures.
• Develop and implement community engagement activities including events such as the annual Frog Frolic and Issaquah Salmon Days.

Administration & Program Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensure maintenance of
  facilities.
• Assist in facilitating weekly staff meetings and provide support to co-workers.
• Attend monthly Board of Director meetings to report on operations and develop
  organizational plans and policies.
• Build an annual budget for the organization and prepare program and project budgets.
  Track expenses and ensure organization operates efficiently and within budget.
• Process and track donations, and issue gift acknowledgements and tax-receipts for
  monetary and in-kind donations.
• Ensure strong administrative and technological infrastructure, including serving as the
  primary administrator for Microsoft Office 365 and the Salesforce database.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit management or development.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and dedicated to advance SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s mission.
• Ability to engage and effectively collaborate with the Board of Directors.
• Ability to empower co-workers and delegate tasks to staff, the Board, and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

• College or university degree in a relevant field.
• Strong networking/fundraising skills; experience in donor stewardship, grant
  writing/management, and event management is desired.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Ability to envision and convey an organization’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
• High level of resourcefulness, creativity, and solid organizational leadership.

Desirable Skill Set

• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with people.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with
  WordPress, Constant Contact, or Salesforce is desired.

Logistics & Salary

• Status: FTE, salary, exempt
• Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000
• Benefits: SHADOW offers paid time-off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and healthcare
  benefits.
• Location: 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
• Start date: Mid to late July
• Approximate hours of work are within the hours of 8 am –6 pm. Candidates must be
  able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends or evening, as
  necessary. SHADOW’s current hours of operation are Tuesday – Saturday, with the hope of this position moving to Monday – Friday in the future.
• Valid WA State Driver’s License and reliable transportation with current auto insurance
  are required. Position involves some local travel. Reimbursement is available for work
  related travel and parking expenses.