Forterra
Director, Advancement & Engagement
Seattle, Washington · Director
Work authorization requiredDetected 6 days ago
Project ManagementCRMExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Forterra envisions people and nature thriving together in a place where everyone belongs.
- The successful candidate is a relationship builder, communicator, and project manager who thrives at the intersection of people, strategy, and execution.
- They are highly organized, curious, proactive, and energized by helping others succeed.
Responsibilities
- Major Donor & Philanthropic Support
- Support the CEO and senior leaders in cultivating, stewarding, and strengthening relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
- Conduct donor and prospect research to identify engagement opportunities and inform relationship-building strategies.
- Collaborate with program and leadership teams to gather stories, outcomes, and organizational impact that demonstrate mission success.
- Develop and maintain compelling donor-facing materials that communicate organizational priorities, accomplishments, and opportunities for investment.
- Maintain reporting schedules and stewardship calendars to ensure deadlines and commitments are consistently met.
- Support research and preparation of foundation, corporate, and philanthropic funding opportunities as needed.
- Maintain accurate donor, prospect, and funder records within the organization's CRM and advancement systems.
- Support implementation of systems and workflows that improve efficiency, accountability, and donor experience.
- Partner with leaders and staff across the organization to align advancement activities with strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, fundraising, donor relations, communications, nonprofit management, public affairs, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling correspondence, reports, and donor communications.
- Experience working with donor databases, CRM platforms, Raiser's Edge, or comparable relationship-management systems.
- Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising practices, donor stewardship principles, and advancement operations.
- Experience coordinating events, donor visits, or executive-level stakeholder engagements.
- Familiarity with fundraising analytics, prospect research, and donor engagement strategies.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, community stakeholders, and organizational leaders.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience mentoring and guiding teams of direct reports and/or cross-functional partners.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, follow-through, and accountability.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
- Passion for mission-driven work and a commitment to strengthening relationships that advance organizational impact.
- Forterra is based in the greater Seattle area and supports a hybrid work environment. We allow primarily remote work, with some in-person meetings required. Candidates must successfully pass a background check, show proof of authorization to work in the United States, and reside in Washington state prior to employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants requiring work visas.
Compensation
- Assist with annual fundraising initiatives, sponsorship outreach, and donor communications.
Benefits
- Forterra seeks to contribute to improved community health and sustainability outcomes through how real estate is owned, developed and managed, including for communities who have been marginalized from ownership of land.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Assist with annual fundraising initiatives, sponsorship outreach, and donor communications.
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