Director, Institutional Philanthropy
United Way of King County
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,800 - $124,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Set and drive an aggressive institutional fundraising strategy — identifying bold opportunities, mitigating risks, and ensuring sustainable year-over-year growth.
- Lead a powerhouse team of corporate relations, stewardship, foundation, and grant-writing professionals — inspiring excellence and accelerating results.
- Design compelling, complex proposals and steward multifaceted government, foundation, and corporate partnerships.
- Serve as our internal expert on federal, state, and local funding — ensuring compliance, alignment, accuracy, and timely reporting.
- Champion cross-team collaboration, working closely with Community Services and Engagement leaders to craft high-impact programs that resonate with public and private funders.
- Influence at the highest levels, partnering closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, President & CEO, Board members, Campaign Chairs, and community leaders.
- Build and steward relationships across government agencies, major foundations, corporate partners, elected officials, and philanthropic networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Social Services, or related field
- 7+ years in development, institutional giving, or corporate sponsorship
- 4+ years managing high-performing teams
- Experience with public-sector funding and government grant processes
- Background in new business development strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- PTO (including holidays)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Subsidized Transit Pass (Orca Card)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fundraising strategygrant writingproposal designcompliancereportingbusiness developmentinstitutional givingcorporate sponsorshippublic-sector fundinggovernment grant processes
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationinfluencerelationship buildingcommunicationinspirationstrategic thinkingresults orientationproblem-solving