Overview For over a century, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) has provided services for youth, immigrants, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness throughout western Washington state. Our 4000+ employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing. Our mission and our focus are for those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice. If this is your passion, we would like you to join us. If you are looking for meaningful work, make a tangible difference, and drive positive change, find out more at: https://ccsww.org/careers/ The Catholic Charities Foundation (CCF), the fundraising arm of CCSWW, is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships who will serve as the strategic fundraising partner for the Executive Director of CCF and is responsible for introducing, cultivating and managing partnerships with funding organizations and major donors. This position identifies, educates, and engages large institutional funders and major gift donors independently and/or collaboratively with the Executive Director. Once established, the Director of Strategic Partnerships will continue to build the partnership with the individuals and institutions. The successful candidate is a highly organized, relationship-oriented, mission driven and personable individual, willing to develop professional and long-term relationships with funders and donors, ensuring their satisfaction with the programs and the services their funding supports. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kim Williams, Vice President of Human Resources at KimW@ccsww.org. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Please see the full job description for additional information and details. Director of Strategic Partnerships

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary:

Starting at $140,000 per year (D.O.E.) with a competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations 12 days of paid holidays, plus one (1) personal holiday 403(b) Employee Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification strongly preferred 10+ years of frontline fundraising experience with a strong track record in major gifts Demonstrated success personally managing major gift portfolios generating $1M+ annually Proven experience closing multi-year commitments and cultivating planned and tax-smart gifts Proven experience closing six and seven figure gifts Experience collaborating in a matrixed or national fundraising organization Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor management systems Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRMs with strong documentation skills with attention to detail Familiarity with Donor Engagement Platforms (Donor Search) Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment Adaptability in a fast-paced, goal-driven fundraising culture Demonstrated commitment to mission-centered, donor-first fundraising practices. Preferred Experience supporting executive-level fundraising activities. Knowledge of major gift fundraising best practices and moves management. Experience working with board members, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and community leaders. Familiarity with planned giving and blended gift strategies. Stewardship strategy and donor experience Tax-smart philanthropy (DAF, stock, IRA/QCD) Revenue accountability of $1M+ annually CRM reporting and performance management Success Measures Within this role, success will be measured by: Advancement and management of a portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospects. Achievement of annual major gift fundraising goals and portfolio performance metrics. Consistent completion of meaningful donor engagement activities each week. Increased donor retention, donor upgrades, and major gift revenue. Timely completion of donor proposals, stewardship plans, and follow-up activities. Accurate CRM documentation and portfolio reporting. Effective support of the Executive Director's major gift fundraising efforts and strategic donor relationships. Note to

Internal Candidates:

HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.ccsww.org to learn more.